Research suggests that men are more likely than women to interpret ________ situations as provocative and thus to respond aggressively.

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Ambiguous situations, where the intentions or meaning behind someone's actions or words may not be clear, are more likely to be interpreted as provocative by men and lead to aggressive responses. Research has shown that men tend to use more aggressive and dominant behavior in ambiguous situations compared to women.

Research Suggests That Men Are More Likely Than Women to Interpret