Regarding the Causes of Aggression, Which of the Following Statements

question 332

Multiple Choice

Regarding the causes of aggression, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The tendency to be violent is neither in our evolutionary legacy or in our genes.
• B) Humans are fully capable of learning to inhibit aggression.
• C) The use of alcohol and drugs is considered a direct cause of aggressive behavior.
• D) Physiological studies have shown that some brain areas are capable of triggering or ending aggressive behavior.

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