An Explanation of Aggression in Terms of Instinct Would Have

question 165

Multiple Choice

An explanation of aggression in terms of instinct would have the most difficulty accounting for

• A) unexpected and unprovoked outbursts of aggression.
• B) wide cultural variations in aggressiveness.
• C) aggression that is accompanied by anger and hostility.
• D) the use of nuclear weapons to kill millions of unseen victims.

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Definitions:

Causal Relationship

A connection between two events or states where one event is understood to be a direct result of the other.

Confounding Variable

An external variable that influences both the dependent and independent variables in a study, potentially skewing the results.

Observational Study

A study in which the researcher observes and records behavior or outcomes without manipulating variables.

Traditional Experiment

A research methodology involving the manipulation of variables to determine their effect on a particular outcome, usually featuring a control and experimental group.