Assessment of College Students\u27 Perceptions and Knowledge of Alcohol Before and After Risk-Reducing Drinking Presentation.

College binge drinking has contributed to an increasing health concern (Kypri & Langley, 2003). This study examines whether or not college students overestimate their peers drinking behaviors and whether or not the students retain the information provided in a Health PRC\u27s presentation aimed for educating students\u27 about alcohol. Professors at Minnesota State University-Mankato sent in a request for a Health PRC\u27s presentation in the classroom. Students enrolled in class are presented with a survey before a Health PRC\u27s presentation and then approximately one week later complete a post-survey. Previous research has found that college students who believe their peers consume more alcohol are more likely to follow those perceived drinking norms (Perkins & Berkowitz, 1986). It is predicted that college students\u27 misperceptions of college drinking behavior will become more accurate after the Health PRC\u27s presentation focusing on reducing risky behaviors related to alcohol