A Socialization Explanation for Gender Differences in Aggressive Tendencies

question 111

Multiple Choice

A socialization explanation for gender differences in aggressive tendencies

• A) would focus on differences between men and women in levels of hormones and neurotransmitters.
• B) might consider ways in which parents react differently to the aggressive actions of young boys versus girls.
• C) would suggest that such differences should be identical across different cultures.
• D) none of the above.

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