Assume that Kyle grew up in the South, where a culture of honor predominates. Based on research presented in the text, Kyle would be more likely than a northerner to behave aggressively when
a. he feels his life is threatened.
b. someone insults him.
c. he has been drinking.
d. he has won a contest.
Question 2
Nisbett (1993) has conducted research pointing to regional differences in the propensity to aggress. Based on his findings, which of the men below would be more likely to beat up another man who called his wife ugly?
a. Jethro, who lives in New York City
b. Rocky, who is from Maine
c. Ted, who lives in Texas
d. Brian, who lives in rural Indiana
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