Table 3.

Bivariate correlations between aggression and trait measures in Study 1.

Variable	ABC	ABO	Z-score comparison for correlations
ABC	—
ABO	.45***	—
Mere inaction	−.33***	−.08	−3.43***
BAS drive	−.14*	−.14	0.00
BAS Fun-seeking	−.16*	−.05	−1.47
BAS Reward responsivity	−.20**	.07	−3.61***
BFI Agreeableness	−.02	−.15*	1.73*
BFI Conscientiousness	−.10	−.14	0.54
BFI Extraversion	−.01	−.07	0.80
BFI Neuroticism	−.06	.01	−0.93
BFI Openness	−.08	−.16*	1.07
BIS	−.01	.04	−0.66
BPAQ Anger	−.01	.19**	2.41**
BPAQ Hostility	< .01	.10	−1.20
BPAQ Physical aggression	.14*	.21**	−0.95
BPAQ Verbal aggression	.10	.15*	−0.67
CAST Physical sadism	−.02	.19**	−2.81**
CAST Verbal sadism	−.03	.15*	−2.40**
CAST Vicarious sadism	−.02	.18*	−2.67**
RPQ Proactive aggression	−.07	.28**	−4.72***
RPQ Reactive aggression	−.01	.11	−1.59

Note: BAS = Behavioral Activation System, BFI = Big Five Inventory, BIS = Behavioral inhibition system, BPAQ = Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire, CAST = Comprehensive Assessment of Sadistic Tendencies, RPQ = Reactive Proactive Questionnaire

^*p < .05

^**p < .01

^***p < .001

N = 196