Asked by Angelica Eckhardt on May 27, 2024
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A tendency toward violent behavior has been associated with each of the factors below except
A) low testosterone levels.
B) lack of guilt after hurting someone.
C) watching a lot of violence on television.
D) weaker than normal physiological response to arousal.
Testosterone Levels
The concentration of testosterone, a critical hormone in the development of male growth and masculine characteristics.
Physiological Response
An automatic reaction mediated by the nervous and endocrine systems to a specific stimulus.
- Distinguish the contributors to aggression and violent tendencies.
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Muhammad HaseebMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Low testosterone levels have actually been associated with decreased aggression, so they would not be a factor in a tendency toward violent behavior. The other factors listed (lack of guilt, exposure to violence, and weaker physiological response to arousal) have all been linked to an increased likelihood of violent behavior.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish the contributors to aggression and violent tendencies.
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