Nisbett and Cohen (1996)studied regional differences in aggression.Their research indicates that
A) compared to northern men, southern men are more sensitive to insults.
B) higher homicide rates in the South are due to more lenient gun control laws.
C) conflict is less prevalent among southerners than among northerners because social norms in the South emphasize friendliness and politeness.
D) homicide is less common in the South than in the North.

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Nisbett and Cohen's research found that compared to northern men, southern men were more sensitive to insults, which may contribute to higher rates of aggression and violence in the South. Option B is incorrect because there is no mention of gun control laws in the study. Option C is also incorrect as the study suggests that aggression levels are higher in the South. Option D is incorrect as the study found the opposite - higher rates of aggression and violence in the South.

Nisbett and Cohen (1996)studied Regional Differences in Aggression