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

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The weapons effect is the phenomenon where the mere presence of a weapon can increase aggression in individuals. The reporter's exposure to an overwhelming number of guns at the gun show may have triggered this effect, leading him to act aggressively towards the waiter.

A Reporter Goes to a Gun Show to Cover a Story