An Athlete That Behaves Aggressively in Order to Convey or Maintain

question 37

Multiple Choice

An athlete that behaves aggressively in order to convey or maintain an image of toughness to opponents and observers, particularly within contact sports, is linked to which factor that causes aggression?

• A) personal
• B) situational
• C) group
• D) interactional
• E) social

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