Regarding cues for aggression, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Angry thoughts are considered internal cues for aggression.
b. External cues for aggression may include words, actions, and gestures.
c. Murders are much more likely to occur in homes where guns are kept.
d. Aversive stimuli, such as high temperatures, lower one's overall arousal levels making one less sensitive to aggressive cues.
D
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