When examining the many recent examples of violence in different cultures and around the world, a psychologist explains this is due to human beings' innate aggressive impulses. In order to reduce or eliminate this problem, this psychologist believes that we need to teach people techniques that will allow them to more effectively manage or redirect this aggressive energy. This psychologist most likely adheres to which psychological perspective?
A)Humanistic
B)Biological
C)Sociocultural
D)Psychodynamic

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The psychologist's view aligns with the psychodynamic perspective, which emphasizes the role of internal drives and instincts, such as aggression, and the importance of managing these impulses. This perspective is associated with Freudian theory, which suggests that aggression is an innate impulse that needs to be redirected or sublimated into more acceptable forms of expression.

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