Question

In a study of boys in aggression-provoking situations, such as another student breaking the boy's radio while he is out of town, researchers found that boys with a history of reactive aggression:

A) Were more likely to respond aggressively
B) Were less likely to respond aggressively
C) Were equally likely to respond aggressively as non-aggressive boys
D) Displayed prosocial behavior

Answer 1

Boys with a history of reactive aggression are more likely to respond aggressively in aggression-provoking situations.

So, the correct answer is option a.

Step-by-step explanation:

Research on boys in aggression-provoking situations found that boys with a history of reactive aggression were more likely to respond aggressively. This suggests that past aggressive behavior increases the likelihood of responding aggressively in similar situations in the future. For example, if a boy's radio is broken by another student while he is out of town, a boy with a history of reactive aggression is more likely to respond with aggression.

So, the correct answer is option a.