In the context of the theories of aggression,identify a true statement about genetic influences on aggression.
A)Bad environments alone cause people to exhibit antisocial behaviors later in life.
B)Genes predispose some children to be more sensitive to maltreatment than others.
C)Bad genes alone predispose later aggressiveness.
D)Aggressiveness is independent of nature and nurture.

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Genetic influences on aggression suggest that some children may be more genetically predisposed to antisocial behavior, but the expression of these genes can be influenced by the environment, such as maltreatment. Therefore, option A and C are incorrect. Aggressiveness is not solely independent of either nature or nurture, so option D is incorrect.

In the Context of the Theories of Aggression,identify a True