Which of the following statements about gender differences in aggression is true?

a. In families, almost all acts of physical aggression are committed by men.
b. Girls are more likely than boys to express aggressive feelings indirectly, as by shunning or slandering a target.
c. Gender differences in physical aggression increase when men and women are insulted.
d. Because violence is so rare in women, female suicide bombers are much crazier than males who carry out these attacks.


Answer: B

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