What Do Psychologists Call the Tendency to Perceive Hostile Intent

question 33

Multiple Choice

What do psychologists call the tendency to perceive hostile intent in the actions of others?

• A) aggression cultivation
• B) emotional aggression
• C) excitation transfer
• D) the hostile attribution bias

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