In the United States, What Factor Predicts More Overt Aggression

question 14

Multiple Choice

In the United States, what factor predicts more overt aggression in adulthood, even after controlling for factors like parental neglect and family income?

• A) more television
• B) classroom crowding
• C) family size
• D) poor nutrition

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