Regarding the relationship between aversive stimuli and aggression, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?
A)Personal discomfort caused by aversive stimuli can make aggressive behavior more likely.
B)Studies of crime rates show that the incidence of highly aggressive behavior, such as murder, rape, and assault, rises as the air temperature goes from warm to hot to sweltering.
C)There is a positive correlation between the temperature at major league baseball games and the number of batters hit by a pitch during those games.
D)All of these statements are true.

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All of the statements are true. Aversive stimuli can cause personal discomfort, leading to a higher likelihood of aggressive behavior. Research has shown that crime rates increase as temperatures rise, with particularly high rates of violent crimes during extremely hot weather. There is also a positive correlation between temperature at baseball games and the number of batters hit by pitches.

Regarding the Relationship Between Aversive Stimuli and Aggression, Which of the Following