According to ethologists and evolutionary psychologists,

A) no links exist between sexual and aggressive behaviors.
B) aggressive motivation and sexual motivation appear to be closely related
C) aggression has always been maladaptive throughout our evolutionary history
D) aggression is the dominant force of nature for all animals

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Thomas Hufnagle · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Ethologists and evolutionary psychologists have observed that aggressive motivation and sexual motivation appear to be closely related in many species, including humans. For example, male animals often use aggression to establish dominance and win the opportunity to mate with females. In humans, there is evidence that testosterone levels are associated with both aggressive behavior and sexual desire.

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