Recall an Experiment in Which Participants Were Insulted Either Before

question 70

Multiple Choice

Recall an experiment in which participants were insulted either before or after they learned that the offender was upset due to a low grade.Participants were more likely to retaliate when the situation was explained to them after the insult.These results support the idea that provocation is less likely to result in an aggressive response when

• A) we can empathize with those who provoke us.
• B) those who provoke us apologize before we are provoked.
• C) those who provoke us have an excuse for their behavior.
• D) we learn of mitigating circumstance ahead of time.

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