What was one of the key observations in Lorenz's (1966) study of animal aggression?
A) Aggressive acts rarely result in actual physical harm.
B) Aggressive acts reflect a 'culture of honor'.
C) There is a distinction between reactive and instrumental aggression.
D) Aggression is not adaptive from an evolutionary perspective.

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Lorenz's study highlighted that aggressive acts among animals often serve a ritualistic or signaling function rather than causing physical harm, suggesting an evolutionary adaptation to avoid injury while still establishing dominance or territory.

What Was One of the Key Observations in Lorenz's (1966)