All of the following are considered aversive stimuli within the environment that may increase aggression except __________.

Excessive heat, loud noises, and offensive smells are unpleasant environmental conditions that can increase aggression. Physiological agitation is an internal state of arousal, not an aversive stimulus in the environment, so it is the exception. The correct choice is “physiological agitation.”

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