The Observation That Guns and Knives Can Serve as Strong

question 448

Multiple Choice

The observation that guns and knives can serve as strong cues for aggressive behavior is known as the

• A)instinctual perspective.
• B)mean worldview.
• C)weapons effect.
• D)heightened arousal effect.

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A personality trait characterized by sadness, moodiness, and emotional instability.

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