Regarding the Causes of Aggression, Which of the Following Statements

question 332

Multiple Choice

Regarding the causes of aggression, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The tendency to be violent is neither in our evolutionary legacy or in our genes.
• B) Humans are fully capable of learning to inhibit aggression.
• C) The use of alcohol and drugs is considered a direct cause of aggressive behavior.
• D) Physiological studies have shown that some brain areas are capable of triggering or ending aggressive behavior.

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Definitions:

Assertiveness

An individual’s capacity to make requests, actively disagree, express positive and negative personal feelings, and stand up for himself or herself without attacking another.

Amiable

A social style characterized by high responsiveness and low assertiveness. People with this style are considered relationship specialists; they enjoy working in supportive and helpful roles.

Effectiveness

The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result or outcome.

Productivity

The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.