As Discussed in the Text, the Freudian Theory of Aggression

question 30

Multiple Choice

As discussed in the text, the Freudian theory of aggression ____.

• A) seems to be basically correct for describing hostile aggression, but does not account for instrumental aggression
• B) seems to be basically correct for describing same-sex, competitive forms of aggression, but does not account for other forms of aggression
• C) needs a major overhaul
• D) is basically right, but did not go far enough in specifying how people decide whether or not to act upon aggressive impulses

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