Which of the following statements is true of aggression?
A) Electrical stimulation of part of the hypothalamus triggers stereotypical aggressive behaviors in many lower animals.
B) Men have higher estrogen levels than women do and are also more aggressive than women, especially with male strangers.
C) Unlike animals that solely depend on hormones, empathy is one of the major contributors in bringing about aggression in humans.
D) In nonhumans, aggressive reactions are not automatic.
A
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A. past traumatic experiences. B. unloving parents. C. inadequate construct systems. D. using irrational logic to explain events.
Students who tend to become depressed
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