In the context of aggression, which of the following is a perspective of cognitive psychologists?

A) Cognitive psychologists believe that aggression is a natural and instinctive reaction to the frustrations of daily life.
B) Cognitive psychologists believe aggressive behavior is not influenced by choice.
C) People decide whether they will lash out or not on the basis of their interpretation of the other person's motives.
D) People who believe that a particular war or act of aggression is unjust, or who oppose aggression under all circumstances, are more likely to behave aggressively.


C

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