Gina Has Recently Been Convicted in a Highly Publicized Assault

question 43

Multiple Choice

Gina has recently been convicted in a highly publicized assault case.When asked by the press,she offers many reasons for her aggressiveness.Which of the following of Gina's arguments would a social psychologists find the least compelling?

• A) "I watched a lot of violent television growing up."
• B) "I used to watch my older brother beat up on neighbourhood kids."
• C) "The man I assaulted provoked me. It wasn't intentional, but I didn't care."
• D) "I'm a huge fan of boxing and watch all the bouts."
• E) "There was a gun in the room when it happened."

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