A reporter goes to a gun show to cover a story for the local paper and is inundated by the sight of guns. On the way home, he stops for lunch. Here he finds himself acting aggressively and rudely with the waiter. Which concept BEST explains his behavior?
A)Thanatos
B)Triggered displacement
C)The weapons effect
D)Displacement

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The weapons effect explains how the mere presence of weapons can increase aggression in individuals. Seeing the guns at the show likely primed the reporter's aggressive behavior, leading to his rudeness with the waiter.

A Reporter Goes to a Gun Show to Cover a Story