Tom is a person who generally behaves in line with societal expectations. One day, he waited in a queue to book tickets for a music concert. Although there was a long queue, the ticket issuer left the counter for a break. Tom became so impatient and furious that he started shouting at the event manager. In this scenario, which of the following motivations best explains Tom's misbehavior?
A) Lack of moral constraints
B) Differential association
C) Pathological socialization
D) Provocative situational factors

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Tom's behavior can be attributed to the situational factors that he experienced. The long wait and sudden disappearance of the ticket issuer provoked him into shouting at the event manager. This behavior does not necessarily indicate a lack of moral constraints, differential association, or pathological socialization, as it was an isolated incident that happened due to the specific circumstances.

Tom Is a Person Who Generally Behaves in Line with Societal