Which Statement About Gender Differences in Aggression Is True

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which statement about gender differences in aggression is true?

• A)Men use more relational aggression than verbal aggression.
• B)Women use relational aggression more than men.
• C)When there is a clear provocation,men use much more overt aggression than women.
• D)Women use more verbal aggression than indirect aggression.

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Prevention Focus

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Self-Perception Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals form their attitudes and emotions by observing their own behavior and context, especially when internal cues are difficult to interpret.

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Self-Attributions

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