Scuffles Between a Pair of Children Are More Likely to Be

question 38

Multiple Choice

Scuffles between a pair of children are more likely to be viewed as "aggressive" acts if the youngsters are females rather than males. The _____ definition of aggression best accounts for this finding.

• A) instinctual
• B) behavioral
• C) intentional
• D) social judgment

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Definitions:

Characteristics

distinguishing traits, qualities, or properties of an object, person, or thing.

Statocysts

Sensory organs found in invertebrates that help in detecting gravity and spatial orientation.

Crustaceans

A diverse group of aquatic animals within the arthropod phylum including crabs, lobsters, crayfish, shrimp, and barnacles, characterized by a hard exoskeleton and jointed limbs.

Gravity

The natural force of attraction exerted by a celestial body (such as Earth) on objects that are on or near its surface, drawing them toward the center of the body.