Dr Scarply Believes That If All Violent Programming Were Banned

question 154

Multiple Choice

Dr. Scarply believes that if all violent programming were banned, aggressive behaviour would almost completely disappear. Which of the following views is NOT consistent with this type of explanation for the prevalence of aggressive behaviour?

• A)Behaviour is determined by multiple causes.
• B)Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.
• C)Perception is often subjective.
• D)Behaviour is shaped by cultural heritage.

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