Human confrontations over dominance or territory almost always end up in injury or homicide.According to Konrad Lorenz, this aggression is caused by _____ in humans.
A)a lack of innate patterns that inhibit aggression
B)a sensitivity to aggressive models
C)desensitization to violence in the media
D)low frustration tolerance

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Konrad Lorenz believed that humans, like other animals, have innate patterns of behavior that can be triggered in response to certain stimuli. In the case of aggression, he argued that humans have a lack of innate patterns that inhibit aggression, which can lead to violent confrontations over dominance or territory. This idea is in line with his broader theory of ethology, which emphasizes the role of instinctive behavior in shaping animal behavior.

Human Confrontations Over Dominance or Territory Almost Always End Up