Two people are placed in a room and are provoked to behave aggressively toward one another. Which of the following is most likely to happen if there is a weapon in the room?

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The presence of a weapon is likely to increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior. This is supported by research on the weapon effect, which suggests that the mere presence of a weapon can increase aggression. Gender is not a determining factor in this scenario, and there is no evidence to suggest that the presence of a weapon would lead to higher-order cognition and subsequently less aggressive behavior.

Two People Are Placed in a Room and Are Provoked