Recall an experiment in which participants were insulted either before or after they learned that the offender was upset due to a low grade. Participants were more likely to retaliate when the situation was explained to them after the insult. These results support the idea that provocation is LESS likely to result in an aggressive response when __________.

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The experiment showed that participants were less likely to retaliate when they learned of the mitigating circumstance (the low grade) before being insulted. This suggests that knowing of the excuse or mitigating circumstance beforehand can reduce the likelihood of an aggressive response to provocation. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Recall an Experiment in Which Participants Were Insulted Either Before