All but Which of the Following Explanations Might Account for the Variance

question 42

Multiple Choice

All but which of the following explanations might account for the variance between male and female crime rates?

• A)Females are socialized to be less aggressive than males.
• B)Females are more likely to than males to respond to anger with feelings of depression,anxiety,fear or shame.
• C)Females are more likely than males to attempt to negotiate when faced with conflict.
• D)Females are supervised less by their parents than males.

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