The Findings That Males Commit the Vast Majority of Same-Sex

question 15

Multiple Choice

The findings that males commit the vast majority of same-sex homicides across cultures and across different time periods supports predictions made by the

• A) phenomenological perspective on aggression.
• B) social learning explanation of aggression.
• C) frustration-aggression perspective on aggression.
• D) sexual selection explanation of aggression.

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Definitions:

Basal Ganglia

Groups of neurons located deep in the brain that help to control movement, as well as aspects of cognition and emotion.

Motor Control

The processes that regulate the movement and coordination of muscles and limbs.

Cerebellum

A major structure of the hindbrain that is responsible for motor control, coordination, precision, and accurate timing of movements.

Sensory Feedback

Information received from the environment or within the body that is sensed and processed by the brain to guide or modify actions.