Question

What does research suggest about the relationship between Hostile Attribution Bias and aggression?

Options

• There is no connection between the two.

• People with this bias are less likely to be aggressive.

• People who interpret others' behaviour as hostile are more likely to behave aggressively.

• Aggression reduces hostile attribution bias.

Answer 1

People who interpret others' behaviour as hostile are more likely to behave aggressively.

Explanation:

Research shows a direct link, people who assume hostile intent in others are more likely to retaliate or defend themselves aggressively.