One Determinant of Whether We Will Respond Aggressively When Provoked

question 58

Multiple Choice

One determinant of whether we will respond aggressively when provoked is whether __________.

• A) we perceive the provocation as intentional
• B) there are mitigating circumstances known at the time of the aggression but not at the time of the frustration
• C) provocation was accompanied by forewarning
• D) provocation takes the form of a threat

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