Four men are insulted by someone.Consistent with the culture of honor hypothesis,which of the men would you suspect is most likely to respond to the insult with violent retaliation?
A) Pierre, who was raised in Montreal, Canada
B) Sam, who was raised in Boston, Massachusetts
C) Bob, who was raised in Atlanta, Georgia
D) Ray, who was raised in Providence, Rhode Island

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According to the culture of honor hypothesis, individuals from regions with a history of herding economies and a lack of law enforcement are more likely to respond to insults with violent retaliation. Atlanta, Georgia is located in the southern region of the United States where herding economies were prevalent and honor culture is still prominent. Therefore, Bob, who was raised in Atlanta, Georgia is most likely to respond to the insult with violent retaliation.

Four Men Are Insulted by Someone