Lukas, a 25-year-old, is an alcoholic. Whenever he gets drunk or needs money, he hits his parents and shoves them. He does not even spare his pet dog and often throws him from a height. In the context of psychology, this scenario illustrates ________.

A. social aggression
B. gender narcissism
C. physical aggression
D. social loafing


Answer: C

Psychology

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a. apnea c. narcolepsy b. insomnia d. cataplexy

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Mead's idea of the "social self" describes the idea that

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