The Weapons Effect Refers to ____

question 138

Multiple Choice

The weapons effect refers to ____.

• A) the tendency for the mere presence of a weapon to increase aggression
• B) the tendency for the ownership of a weapon to increase aggression
• C) the tendency for aggressive people to construe ambiguous items as weapons
• D) the tendency for people to assume that if others have weapons, they must have aggressive intentions

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Definitions:

French and Indian War

A conflict between France and Britain (1754-1763) in North America, part of a larger series of wars known as the Seven Years' War.

Communications Revolution

A significant change in the way information is transmitted and received, often attributed to advancements in technology such as the internet.

Enlightenment

An intellectual and philosophical movement in the 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional doctrines.

Consumerism

The cultural model that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts.