In a series of studies,research participants were informed that personality test results indicated they were the type likely to end up alone later in life.As a result,they became ________ likely to engage in self-defeating behavior and _________ likely to become aggressive toward those who had excluded them.
A) more;less
B) less;more
C) more;more
D) less;less

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The studies suggest that being informed of a negative future outcome (ending up alone) increases the likelihood of engaging in self-defeating behaviors and also increases the likelihood of aggression towards those who exclude them. This is likely due to negative emotional reactions and a sense of helplessness or defensiveness.

In a Series of Studies,research Participants Were Informed That Personality