In a Study in Which Researcher Presented a Series of Hypothetical

question 29

Multiple Choice

In a study in which researcher presented a series of hypothetical situations to boys, those with a history of reactive aggression

• A) were more likely to perceive actions as intentional or hostile.
• B) suppressed their tendency toward aggression.
• C) learned how to cope with the feelings of hostility.
• D) hardly ever had aggressive thoughts related to the situations.

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