Jim has been convicted of assault. Which of the following explanations of his behavior would a social psychologist be most interested in studying?
a. He had just had a rich meal high in carbohydrates.
b. His older brother was everything he wasn't—a great student and athlete.
c. He had just gotten a job he really wanted, but his self-defeating personality caused him to screw up.
d. He grew up on a cattle ranch in the Southwest.
Answer: D
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