John Wingfield and His Coauthors Made the Following Statement Early

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Multiple Choice

John Wingfield and his coauthors made the following statement early in their article on testosterone and the challenge hypothesis: "The prevailing 'challenge' hypothesis asserts that testosterone and aggression correlate only during periods of heightened interactions between males." This statement is a

• A) definition of the challenge hypothesis.
• B) prediction derived from the challenge hypothesis.
• C) statement about the evidence that supports the challenge hypothesis.
• D) scientific conclusion.

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Definitions:

Cultural Modification

The process by which an individual's or group's culture changes due to contact with other cultures, technologies, or ideas.

Hypertension

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Prejudice and Discrimination

Biased attitudes towards individuals or groups based on preconceived notions and unfair treatment stemming from those biases.

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