Paula is interested in the effect of temperature on aggression. She has found that in North America, riots are more likely to occur in July and August-the two hottest months of the year. Paula's interest falls into the category of

A. sociobiology.
B. health psychology.
C. personality psychology.
D. environmental psychology.


Answer: D

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