An increase in aggression that can occur because of the mere presence of a gun or other weapon is known as the ___________.

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The weapons effect is the increase in aggression that can occur because of the mere presence of a gun or other weapon. The provocation hypothesis suggests that aggression is more likely in response to a perceived provocation, the reciprocation theory suggests that people are more likely to be aggressive when they perceive that the other person intends to harm them, and the frustration-aggression theory suggests that frustration leads to aggression.

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