DrMacator Predicts That People Will Act More Aggressively During the Heat

question 55

Multiple Choice

Dr.Macator predicts that people will act more aggressively during the heat waves of summer than they will during the cold spells of winter.Which statement best reflects Dr.Macator's prediction

• A) Temperature and aggression are uncorrelated. 
• B) Temperature and aggression are negatively correlated. 
• C) Temperature and aggression are positively correlated. 
• D) Temperature is independently correlated with aggression.

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