Increased aggression is predicted by
A) male actors, aggressive personalities, provocation.
B) the presence of weapons, alcohol use, anonymity.
C) violence viewing, group interaction.
D) all of the choices are correct.

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All of the choices have been shown in research to predict increased aggression to some extent. Male actors and aggressive personalities have been shown to elicit more aggression in participants in experiments. The presence of weapons and alcohol use can lead to increased aggression due to their influence on decision making and inhibition. Anonymity can allow individuals to behave in ways that they normally wouldn't due to the lack of consequences they perceive. Violence viewing has been linked to desensitization to violence and increased aggression, while group interaction can lead to conformity and escalation of aggressive behavior. Therefore, all of the choices are correct.

Increased Aggression Is Predicted by