Which of the following is true regarding sex differences in aggression and violence?
A)Direct physical aggression is more characteristic of girls and women.
B)The vast majority of murders are committed by men.
C) Men are only directly aggressive when provoked.
D) Progesterone limits women from engaging in violent crime.

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The vast majority of murders and violent crimes are committed by men, a fact supported by crime statistics and research on aggression. This reflects a significant sex difference in the expression of violent behavior. Choices A, C, and D are not supported by empirical evidence; for example, direct physical aggression is more characteristic of boys and men, men can be aggressive without provocation, and there is no clear evidence that progesterone directly limits women's engagement in violent crime.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Sex Differences in Aggression