Research on Aggression Has Shown All of the Following EXCEPT

question 38

Multiple Choice

Research on aggression has shown all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) aggression is a basic instinct in humans
• B) people who are reinforced for aggressive behavior tend to continue to be aggressive
• C) aggression may be due, in part, to classical conditioning
• D) individuals can learn to be aggressive by observing aggressive behavior in others

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Definitions:

Genetics And The Environment

The study of how genetic makeup and environmental factors interact to influence an individual's development and traits.

Minnesota Twin Project

A research study that examines the psychological and behavioral differences between twins, particularly focusing on the effects of genetics vs. environment.

Monozygotic Twins

Identical twins that develop from a single fertilized egg, sharing the same genetics.

Dizygotic Twins

Twins that develop from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm, also known as fraternal twins.