The finding that muscular men are more likely to become juvenile delinquents (i.e., they are more aggressive) is consistent with the idea of
A) an environmental effect that influences personality.
B) an adaptive self-assessment.
C) a frequency dependent alternative strategy.
D) sex differences in jealousy.
Answer: B) an adaptive self-assessment.
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a. "le--ures" b. "legi--" c. "--latures" d. "legislatures"
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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