Reconciliatory contact between opponents immediately following an aggressive encounter can reduce rates of self-scratching, an indicator of stress. If no reconciliation is attempted, then we can assume that
A) rates of self-scratching drop back to baseline, regardless of stress level.
B) rates of self-scratching remain above baseline, indicating high stress levels.
C) only one opponent experiences high stress levels.
D) the opponent will have high rates of aggression between them in the future.

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The fact that no reconciliation is attempted implies that the opponents remain hostile towards each other, resulting in elevated stress levels, which can manifest through continued self-scratching above baseline.

Reconciliatory Contact Between Opponents Immediately Following an Aggressive Encounter Can