Nisbett (1993) has conducted research pointing to regional differences in the propensity to aggress. Based on his findings, which of the men below would be more likely to beat up another man who called his wife "ugly"?
a. Jethro, who lives in New York City
b. Rocky, who is from Maine
c. Ted, who lives in Texas
d. Brian, who lives in rural Indiana
Answer: C
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