A limitation of the sociocultural perspective in explaining the causes of aggression in intimate relationships is that:
A) it cannot account for why only some relationships are marked by aggression, when most people are exposed to the same societal and cultural institutions.
B) it cannot explain why individuals exposed to aggression in childhood do not necessarily become aggressive in adulthood.
C) it can explain intimate terrorism but not situational couple violence.
D) by focusing on the societal and cultural causes of aggressive behavior, these perspectives inadvertently excuse individuals for their aggressive actions.

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The sociocultural perspective focuses on how societal and cultural factors contribute to aggression in intimate relationships. However, it cannot fully explain why only some relationships are marked by aggression, even though most people are exposed to the same societal and cultural institutions. This suggests that there may be individual differences or additional factors that contribute to aggression in intimate relationships.

A Limitation of the Sociocultural Perspective in Explaining the Causes