Tommy's dad spanked him repeatedly as a child.When Tommy grew up and became a parent he also spanked his son.Sociologists argue that this is due to

A) nature-biologically predisposed to aggression.
B) generalized other.
C) significant other.
D) nurture-product of socialization.

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Final Answer : D, Explanation :  This behavior is most likely a result of nurture, meaning it was learned by Tommy through his socialization experiences during childhood. Specifically, he learned from his significant other (his dad) that spanking was an appropriate form of discipline.

Tommy's dad spanked him repeatedly as a child.When Tommy grew up and became a parent he also spanked his son.Sociologists argue that this is due to

A) nature-biologically predisposed to aggression.
B) generalized other.
C) significant other.
D) nurture-product of socialization.

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Tommy's dad spanked him repeatedly as a child.When Tommy grew up and became a parent he also spanked his son.Sociologists argue that this is due toA) nature-biologically predisposed to aggression.B) generalized other.C) significant other.D) nurture-product of socialization.

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Tommy's dad spanked him repeatedly as a child.When Tommy grew up and became a parent he also spanked his son.Sociologists argue that this is due to

A) nature-biologically predisposed to aggression.
B) generalized other.
C) significant other.
D) nurture-product of socialization.