The theory that those who reside in the southern and western United States are socialized into a set of societal norms whose central idea is that people should be ready to defend their reputation with violent retaliation is called
A) the culture of honor hypothesis.
B) the saving face hypothesis.
C) the sexual selection hypothesis.
D) the medieval code hypothesis.

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The theory described in the question is commonly known as the culture of honor hypothesis, which suggests that individuals living in the southern and western regions of the US possess a set of values and norms related to honor, reputation, and self-defense, which can lead to a greater propensity for aggressive responses to perceived insults or affronts to one's reputation. The other options (B, C, and D) are not accurate descriptors of this theory.

The Theory That Those Who Reside in the Southern and Western