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Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding the possible biological origins of aggression has NOT been supported by research?

	A.	The drive for aggression is a basic instinct that promotes survival.
	B.	Some people are genetically predisposed to have hostile temperaments and engage in aggressive acts.
	C.	Testosterone is linked to aggressive behavior.
	D.	All of these options have been supported by biological research

Answer 1

Answer: A. The drive for aggression is a basic instinct that promotes survival.

Our basic instincts were divided by Sigmund Freud into two types those are Eros and Thanatos. Some types of instincts helps us to lead our life in positive way. Those are compassion, love, relaxation etc. These are called Eros and these instincts help us to survive. Some types of instincts drives our life into negative way. Those are aggression, jealousy etc. These are called Thanatos and against to survival. Aggression comes under Thanatos. It doesn't help us to survive.

Statement A telling that drive for aggression is a basic instinct that promotes survival. It is untrue. Because aggression comes under Thanatos. It can't help us to survive. That's why The drive for aggression is a basic instinct that promotes survival has NOT been supported by research.