Mauricio is in a bar with his friends when someone bumps into the stool his girlfriend is sitting on.He perceives this as a direct affront to his machismo and that the other man wants to fight.According to Dodge and Pettit, the primary issue is with Mauricio's:
A)response selection.
B)perception of provocation.
C)search for response options.
D)action.

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According to Dodge and Pettit, the primary issue in a potential aggressive encounter is the perception of provocation. Mauricio's immediate reaction to the accidental bump indicates that he perceives it as a deliberate affront to his masculinity and a provocation to fight.

Mauricio Is in a Bar with His Friends When Someone