Question 1

When exposed to situational cues,such as the presence of a gun,many people tend to

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A) demonstrate decreases in aggression. 
B) feel socially rejected. 
C) experience a decrease in testosterone. 
D) have automatic cognitions regarding aggression. 
A) demonstrate decreases in aggression. 
B) feel socially rejected. 
C) experience a decrease in testosterone. 
D) have automatic cognitions regarding aggression.

Question 2

Which statement about gender differences in aggression is true?

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A) Men use more relational aggression than verbal aggression. 
B) Women use relational aggression more than men. 
C) When there is a clear provocation,men use much more overt aggression than women. 
D) Women use more verbal aggression than indirect aggression. 
A) Men use more relational aggression than verbal aggression. 
B) Women use relational aggression more than men. 
C) When there is a clear provocation,men use much more overt aggression than women. 
D) Women use more verbal aggression than indirect aggression.

Question 3

Tofi and Farrington (2011)found that in general,school-based bullying programs have

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A) decreased bullying by an average of more than 20 percent. 
B) increased bullying by an average of more than 20 percent. 
C) decreased bullying by an average of more than 50 percent. 
D) increased bullying by an average of more than 10 percent. 
A) decreased bullying by an average of more than 20 percent. 
B) increased bullying by an average of more than 20 percent. 
C) decreased bullying by an average of more than 50 percent. 
D) increased bullying by an average of more than 10 percent.

Question 4

Evolutionary accounts of aggression emphasize the

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A) role of aggression in securing food and land. 
B) contribution of genetics and hormones to aggressive behavior. 
C) importance of intrapsychic conflict in aggressive behavior. 
D) role of aggression in securing a mate. 
A) role of aggression in securing food and land. 
B) contribution of genetics and hormones to aggressive behavior. 
C) importance of intrapsychic conflict in aggressive behavior. 
D) role of aggression in securing a mate.

Question 5

Research suggests that men's attitudes toward violence against women as well as their beliefs about rape myths

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A) are primarily influenced by nonviolent pornography rather than violent pornography. 
B) are stable personality traits that are not influenced by exposure to violent pornography unless the exposure is very frequent and the material is extremely violent. 
C) tend to be affected by the men's own arousal-based aggressive behaviors,but are not likely to be affected by observation of the aggressive behavior depicted in a movie. 
D) can influence the extent of their aggressive behavior in response to violent pornographic material. 
A) are primarily influenced by nonviolent pornography rather than violent pornography. 
B) are stable personality traits that are not influenced by exposure to violent pornography unless the exposure is very frequent and the material is extremely violent. 
C) tend to be affected by the men's own arousal-based aggressive behaviors,but are not likely to be affected by observation of the aggressive behavior depicted in a movie. 
D) can influence the extent of their aggressive behavior in response to violent pornographic material.

Question 6

When Katie found out that her brother Matt had pulled the heads off all of her Barbie dolls,she threw her Easy Bake oven at him.Katie's behavior illustrates______________aggression.

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A) instrumental 
B) proactive 
C) incompatible 
D) reactive 
A) instrumental 
B) proactive 
C) incompatible 
D) reactive

Question 7

Who should be least likely to aggress?

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A) someone who has just watched a slashes movie 
B) someone who has just watched a funny cartoon 
C) someone who has just been rejected for a date 
D) someone who has just watched the evening news 
A) someone who has just watched a slashes movie 
B) someone who has just watched a funny cartoon 
C) someone who has just been rejected for a date 
D) someone who has just watched the evening news

Question 8

A long history of research in social psychology has consistently found that a powerful way to reduce violence within____________________________a society would be to

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A) emphasize a strict division of labor by gender. 
B) promote cooperation. 
C) harshly punish all acts of aggression. 
D) separate subcultures within the society. 
A) emphasize a strict division of labor by gender. 
B) promote cooperation. 
C) harshly punish all acts of aggression. 
D) separate subcultures within the society.

Question 9

What is the nature of the relationship between self-control and aggression? ambiguous and inconsistent

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A) clear and consistent negative correlation 
B) ambiguous and inconsistent 
C) clear and consistent positive correlation 
D) one that is mediated by self-esteem 
A) clear and consistent negative correlation 
B) ambiguous and inconsistent 
C) clear and consistent positive correlation 
D) one that is mediated by self-esteem

Question 10

Aggressive models teach aggressive behavior by all of the following except

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A) teaching observers how to perform the aggressive act. 
B) fostering positive attitudes toward aggression. 
C) allowing observers to construct aggressive scripts. 
D) increasing the frustration experienced by observers. 
A) teaching observers how to perform the aggressive act. 
B) fostering positive attitudes toward aggression. 
C) allowing observers to construct aggressive scripts. 
D) increasing the frustration experienced by observers.

Question 11

Men who engaged in vigorous exercise were______________attracted to an attractive female to whom they were introduced right after their workout.

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A) less 
B) inconsistently 
C) more 
D) not 
A) less 
B) inconsistently 
C) more 
D) not

Question 12

Research on the link between media violence and aggression has demonstrated that

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A) exposure to violent films increases aggressive behavior in the lab,but decreases aggressive behavior in the field. 
B) violent films increase aggressiveness,but violent music videos and song lyrics do not increase aggressiveness. 
C) all media violence ultimately reduces aggression by providing a cathartic outlet. 
D) all forms of media violence appear to increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior. 
A) exposure to violent films increases aggressive behavior in the lab,but decreases aggressive behavior in the field. 
B) violent films increase aggressiveness,but violent music videos and song lyrics do not increase aggressiveness. 
C) all media violence ultimately reduces aggression by providing a cathartic outlet. 
D) all forms of media violence appear to increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior.

Question 13

Which conclusion is least consistent with the original formulation of the frustration-aggression hypothesis?

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A) The need to aggress in response to frustration can be reduced if the frustrated individual behaves in an aggressive but relatively harmless way toward an object that is not related to the source of the frustration. 
B) The need to aggress in response to frustration is taught directly by reinforcement,important models,and the media,and can be "unlearned" if the reinforcements and models change. 
C) The need to aggress in response to frustration is a psychological drive that resembles the physiological drive of seeking food in response to hunger. 
D) The need to aggress in response to frustration can lead to nonviolent acts of aggression such as spreading rumors about someone or telling hostile jokes. 
A) The need to aggress in response to frustration can be reduced if the frustrated individual behaves in an aggressive but relatively harmless way toward an object that is not related to the source of the frustration. 
B) The need to aggress in response to frustration is taught directly by reinforcement,important models,and the media,and can be "unlearned" if the reinforcements and models change. 
C) The need to aggress in response to frustration is a psychological drive that resembles the physiological drive of seeking food in response to hunger. 
D) The need to aggress in response to frustration can lead to nonviolent acts of aggression such as spreading rumors about someone or telling hostile jokes.

Question 14

A murder has been committed.Given the research on homicide,which of the following is most likely?

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A) The victim was black and the murdered was white. 
B) The murder occurred in the eastern United States. 
C) The murderer was over 55 years old. 
D) The murderer and victim were of the same race. 
A) The victim was black and the murdered was white. 
B) The murder occurred in the eastern United States. 
C) The murderer was over 55 years old. 
D) The murderer and victim were of the same race.

Question 15

______________Craig and colleagues (2000)set up hidden cameras______________and microphones in a Canadian schoolyard and found that bullying in midsized schools occurred at a rate of______________episodes per hour.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 4.5 
C) 7.25 
D) 10 
A) 1 
B) 4.5 
C) 7.25 
D) 10

Question 16

Research suggests that we're most likely to displace aggression

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A) toward others who are members of an out group. 
B) toward those who are biologically related to us. 
C) in the absence of provocation. 
D) when opportunities for catharsis are unavailable to us. 
A) toward others who are members of an out group. 
B) toward those who are biologically related to us. 
C) in the absence of provocation. 
D) when opportunities for catharsis are unavailable to us.

Question 17

Angelina is interested in whether the teenager she is preparing to adopt is likely to be aggressive as an adult. Research suggests that she would be wise to consider whether he

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A) is a twin. 
B) had aggressive biological parents. 
C) has long fingers. 
D) was born in a nation with a warm climate. 
A) is a twin. 
B) had aggressive biological parents. 
C) has long fingers. 
D) was born in a nation with a warm climate.

Question 18

Which is most likely to increase a person's aggressive response?

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A) embarrassment 
B) guilt 
C) social rejection 
D) kindness 
A) embarrassment 
B) guilt 
C) social rejection 
D) kindness

Question 19

Which statement concerning a culture of honor is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It is more prevalent among women than men. 
B) It is more prevalent in the northern United States than in the southern United States. 
C) It is a product of socialization that can influence the tendency to aggress. 
D) It is produced by differences in testosterone and serotonin levels. 
A) It is more prevalent among women than men. 
B) It is more prevalent in the northern United States than in the southern United States. 
C) It is a product of socialization that can influence the tendency to aggress. 
D) It is produced by differences in testosterone and serotonin levels.

Question 20

Which research result would provide evidence that aggression is a heritable trait?

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A) Identical twins reared together are more similar in their levels of aggressiveness than identical twins reared apart. 
B) Adopted children are more similar in levels of aggressiveness to their adoptive parents than to their biological parents. 
C) Fraternal twins are more similar in levels of aggressiveness than non-twin siblings. 
D) Identical twins are more similar in levels of aggressiveness than fraternal twins. 
A) Identical twins reared together are more similar in their levels of aggressiveness than identical twins reared apart. 
B) Adopted children are more similar in levels of aggressiveness to their adoptive parents than to their biological parents. 
C) Fraternal twins are more similar in levels of aggressiveness than non-twin siblings. 
D) Identical twins are more similar in levels of aggressiveness than fraternal twins.

When exposed to situational cues,such as the presence of a gun,many people tend to

Which statement about gender differences in aggression is true?

Tofi and Farrington (2011)found that in general,school-based bullying programs have

Evolutionary accounts of aggression emphasize the

Research suggests that men's attitudes toward violence against women as well as their beliefs about rape myths

When Katie found out that her brother Matt had pulled the heads off all of her Barbie dolls,she threw her Easy Bake oven at him.Katie's behavior illustrates______________aggression.

Who should be least likely to aggress?

A long history of research in social psychology has consistently found that a powerful way to reduce violence within____________________________a society would be to

What is the nature of the relationship between self-control and aggression? ambiguous and inconsistent

Aggressive models teach aggressive behavior by all of the following except

Men who engaged in vigorous exercise were______________attracted to an attractive female to whom they were introduced right after their workout.

Research on the link between media violence and aggression has demonstrated that

Which conclusion is least consistent with the original formulation of the frustration-aggression hypothesis?

A murder has been committed.Given the research on homicide,which of the following is most likely?

Craig and colleagues (2000)set up hidden camerasand microphones in a Canadian schoolyard and found that bullying in midsized schools occurred at a rate of__episodes per hour.

Research suggests that we're most likely to displace aggression

Angelina is interested in whether the teenager she is preparing to adopt is likely to be aggressive as an adult. Research suggests that she would be wise to consider whether he

Which is most likely to increase a person's aggressive response?

Which statement concerning a culture of honor is true?

Which research result would provide evidence that aggression is a heritable trait?

What Is Social Psychology

Doing Social Psychology Research

The Social Self

Perceiving Persons

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Attitudes

Conformity

Group Processes

Attraction and Close Relationships

Helping Others

Law

Business

Health

Filters

Exam 11: Aggression

When exposed to situational cues,such as the presence of a gun,many people tend to

Which statement about gender differences in aggression is true?

Tofi and Farrington (2011)found that in general,school-based bullying programs have

Evolutionary accounts of aggression emphasize the

Research suggests that men's attitudes toward violence against women as well as their beliefs about rape myths

When Katie found out that her brother Matt had pulled the heads off all of her Barbie dolls,she threw her Easy Bake oven at him.Katie's behavior illustrates______________aggression.

Who should be least likely to aggress?

A long history of research in social psychology has consistently found that a powerful way to reduce violence within____________________________a society would be to

What is the nature of the relationship between self-control and aggression? ambiguous and inconsistent

Aggressive models teach aggressive behavior by all of the following except

Men who engaged in vigorous exercise were______________attracted to an attractive female to whom they were introduced right after their workout.

Research on the link between media violence and aggression has demonstrated that

Which conclusion is least consistent with the original formulation of the frustration-aggression hypothesis?

A murder has been committed.Given the research on homicide,which of the following is most likely?

______________Craig and colleagues (2000)set up hidden cameras______________and microphones in a Canadian schoolyard and found that bullying in midsized schools occurred at a rate of______________episodes per hour.

Research suggests that we're most likely to displace aggression

Angelina is interested in whether the teenager she is preparing to adopt is likely to be aggressive as an adult. Research suggests that she would be wise to consider whether he

Which is most likely to increase a person's aggressive response?

Which statement concerning a culture of honor is true?

Which research result would provide evidence that aggression is a heritable trait?

What Is Social Psychology

Doing Social Psychology Research

The Social Self

Perceiving Persons

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Attitudes

Conformity

Group Processes

Attraction and Close Relationships

Helping Others

Law

Business

Health

Filters

Craig and colleagues (2000)set up hidden camerasand microphones in a Canadian schoolyard and found that bullying in midsized schools occurred at a rate of__episodes per hour.