Asked by Seher Veljee on Jul 17, 2024

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The fact that human aggression varies widely from culture to culture most strongly suggests that it is NOT

A) a reaction to frustration.
B) influenced by social norms.
C) an unlearned instinct.
D) a product of deindividuation.

Social Norms

Shared guidelines or rules that dictate how people should behave in different social contexts.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and self-restraint, often occurring in group settings.

  • Acknowledge the impact of cultural and environmental factors on aggression.
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Muhammad Shoaib AsimJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The wide variation of human aggression across different cultures suggests that it is not solely an unlearned instinct, as instincts would be more uniform across humanity. Instead, this variation implies that aggression is significantly influenced by cultural, social, and environmental factors.