Spencer and Carlos Are Both Quite Aggressive in Comparison to Their

question 30

Multiple Choice

Spencer and Carlos are both quite aggressive in comparison to their peers. Spencer is particularly prone to reactive aggression, and Carlos is particularly prone to proactive aggression. When asked about what they expect to happen when they exhibit aggression

• A) Spencer and Carlos will both expect that there will be positive social consequences for their aggression.
• B) Spencer and Carlos will both expect that there will be negative social consequences for their aggression.
• C) Carlos will be more likely than Spencer to expect positive social consequences for his aggression.
• D) Carlos will be less likely than Spencer to expect positive social consequences for his aggression.

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Definitions:

Conflict Theory

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Distinctive Features

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