Imagine That Researchers Have Come Up with a New Substance

question 24

Multiple Choice

Imagine that researchers have come up with a new substance called sumense,which decreases people's self-awareness and reduces their ability to consider the consequences of their actions.What effect do you expect sumense would have on adolescents' aggression?

• A)There is no reason to believe it would have any effect.
• B)Sumense would likely enhance aggression.
• C)Sumense would likely decrease aggression.
• D)Sumense would decrease aggressiveness of young males.

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