A man was very angry with his mail carrier when his mail was not delivered on time. Later, he remembered it was a national holiday and was no longer angry. Which theory of aggression best explains this situation?
A)Cognitive theory
B)Psychodynamic theory
C)Sociobiological theory
D)Learning theory

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The cognitive theory of aggression suggests that aggressive behavior is influenced by factors such as cognitive priming, attribution, and expectations. In this situation, the man's initial anger may have been influenced by his expectation that his mail should be delivered on time. However, once he realized it was a national holiday, his cognition changed, and he was no longer angry.

A Man Was Very Angry with His Mail Carrier When