Exam 11: Aggression

Victor Cline and his colleagues (1973)measured the physiological arousal of heavy TV viewers and light TV viewers when they came into the lab to watch a violent boxing match.Results of their study reveal that

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(62)

Question 21

Billy shows high levels of aggression on the playground,and his mother has attempted to determine the cause of his aggression.She has noted several facts about Billy that she thinks could be contributing to these aggressive displays.Which one of the following demonstrates a hormonal cause for his aggression?

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(89)

Question 22

In which of the following situations is frustration least likely to result in aggression?

(Multiple Choice)

4.7/5

(83)

Question 23

Gordon Russell (1983),a sports psychologist,observed the behaviour of fans during an especially violent hockey game.He found that as the game progressed,spectators became more belligerent and hostile,not less.These findings present a direct challenge to the assumption that _______ reduces aggression.

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(68)

Question 24

Your boss is upset at you for being late so often.Assuming you've already apologized,if you wanted to assuage your boss's anger,one good strategy is to

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(65)

Question 25

Riots do occur more often on hot days than on cool days (Carlsmith & Anderson,1979).The hotter the day in a number of cities,the more violent crimes occur (Anderson & Anderson,1984; Rotton & Frey,1985).These results suggest that discomfort can lead to aggression.However,such results should be interpreted with caution because

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(80)

Question 26

Hostile aggression differs from instrumental aggression in that instrumental aggression

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(77)

Question 27

Which of the following findings provides the most sound support for the assertion that we learn aggression by observing others and imitating them?

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(83)

Question 28

_ is defined as behaviour that causes pain,is meant to cause pain,and stems from feelings of anger,whereas _ is defined as behaviour that causes pain,but is really a means to some other goal.

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(72)

Question 29

An experimental study by McDonald,Zanna,and Holmes (2000)gave alcohol,placebo drinks,or no drinks to male students in relationships.They were asked to describe and evaluate conflict in their relationship.The results show that

(Multiple Choice)

5.0/5

(85)

Question 30

According to experimental studies and meta-analysis on the effects of pornography,risks associated with exposure to violent pornographic material include all of the following EXCEPT

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(92)

Question 31

In explaining the race riots of 1967 and 1968,Reverend Jesse Jackson noted that the riots occurred "in the middle of rising expectations and the increased,though inadequate,social spending." His analysis best reflects _______ as a source of aggression.

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(81)

Question 32

_______ refers to the perception that you (or your group)have less than you were led to expect,or less that similar others have.

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(80)

Question 33

Two children,Jane and Joan,have been eyeing a new water pistol in the local toy store for months.Each is convinced that her parents will buy her the water pistol as soon as summer comes.Yesterday,Jane's parents bought her the water pistol.As soon as Joan found out,she had a temper tantrum and hit Jane in the stomach._______ best explains Joan's behaviour?

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(73)

Question 34

Robert Baron (1976)conducted a field experiment to study drivers' responses to a car that hesitated when a stoplight turned green.He found that when a confederate hobbled across the street on crutches in front of the lead car in the intersection,fewer drivers behind the lead car honked their horns.According to Baron,why was that?

(Multiple Choice)

5.0/5

(76)

Question 35

Twenge and colleagues (2001)conducted an experimental study on social exclusion in which participants were told that none of the other participants wanted to work with them on the experimental task.Their results reveal that

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(85)

Question 36

According to the principle of relative deprivation,which group is most likely to rebel against the leadership of a country?

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(85)

Question 37

_______ refers to the tendency to aggress when we perceive that our progress is thwarted.

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(73)

Question 38

You've just finished reading Chapter 11 on aggression.Your roommate,a chemistry major,is fascinated by all the interesting things you have learned in your social psychology course,and asks you,"Well,if anger sometimes leads to aggression,what am I supposed to do?" What would you say to her?

(Essay)

4.7/5

(83)

Question 39

Explain the role of social conditions in changing the Iroquois tribe from peaceable people to fierce warriors.

(Essay)

4.9/5

(92)

Question 40

Showing 21 - 40 of 142

Victor Cline and his colleagues (1973)measured the physiological arousal of heavy TV viewers and light TV viewers when they came into the lab to watch a violent boxing match.Results of their study reveal that

In which of the following situations is frustration least likely to result in aggression?

Your boss is upset at you for being late so often.Assuming you've already apologized,if you wanted to assuage your boss's anger,one good strategy is to

Hostile aggression differs from instrumental aggression in that instrumental aggression

Which of the following findings provides the most sound support for the assertion that we learn aggression by observing others and imitating them?

_ is defined as behaviour that causes pain,is meant to cause pain,and stems from feelings of anger,whereas _ is defined as behaviour that causes pain,but is really a means to some other goal.

An experimental study by McDonald,Zanna,and Holmes (2000)gave alcohol,placebo drinks,or no drinks to male students in relationships.They were asked to describe and evaluate conflict in their relationship.The results show that

According to experimental studies and meta-analysis on the effects of pornography,risks associated with exposure to violent pornographic material include all of the following EXCEPT

In explaining the race riots of 1967 and 1968,Reverend Jesse Jackson noted that the riots occurred "in the middle of rising expectations and the increased,though inadequate,social spending." His analysis best reflects _______ as a source of aggression.

_______ refers to the perception that you (or your group)have less than you were led to expect,or less that similar others have.

Twenge and colleagues (2001)conducted an experimental study on social exclusion in which participants were told that none of the other participants wanted to work with them on the experimental task.Their results reveal that

According to the principle of relative deprivation,which group is most likely to rebel against the leadership of a country?

_______ refers to the tendency to aggress when we perceive that our progress is thwarted.

You've just finished reading Chapter 11 on aggression.Your roommate,a chemistry major,is fascinated by all the interesting things you have learned in your social psychology course,and asks you,"Well,if anger sometimes leads to aggression,what am I supposed to do?" What would you say to her?

Explain the role of social conditions in changing the Iroquois tribe from peaceable people to fierce warriors.

Introduction to Social Psychology

Methodology

Social Cognition

Social Perception

The Self Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context

Attitudes and Attitude Change

Conformity

Group Processes

Interpersonal Attraction

Prosocial Behaviour

Prejudice

Social Psychology in Action 1

Social Psychology in Action 2

Social Psychology in Action 3

Filters

Exam 11: Aggression

Victor Cline and his colleagues (1973)measured the physiological arousal of heavy TV viewers and light TV viewers when they came into the lab to watch a violent boxing match.Results of their study reveal that

In which of the following situations is frustration least likely to result in aggression?

Your boss is upset at you for being late so often.Assuming you've already apologized,if you wanted to assuage your boss's anger,one good strategy is to

Hostile aggression differs from instrumental aggression in that instrumental aggression

Which of the following findings provides the most sound support for the assertion that we learn aggression by observing others and imitating them?

_______ is defined as behaviour that causes pain,is meant to cause pain,and stems from feelings of anger,whereas _______ is defined as behaviour that causes pain,but is really a means to some other goal.

An experimental study by McDonald,Zanna,and Holmes (2000)gave alcohol,placebo drinks,or no drinks to male students in relationships.They were asked to describe and evaluate conflict in their relationship.The results show that

According to experimental studies and meta-analysis on the effects of pornography,risks associated with exposure to violent pornographic material include all of the following EXCEPT

In explaining the race riots of 1967 and 1968,Reverend Jesse Jackson noted that the riots occurred "in the middle of rising expectations and the increased,though inadequate,social spending." His analysis best reflects _______ as a source of aggression.

_______ refers to the perception that you (or your group)have less than you were led to expect,or less that similar others have.

Twenge and colleagues (2001)conducted an experimental study on social exclusion in which participants were told that none of the other participants wanted to work with them on the experimental task.Their results reveal that

According to the principle of relative deprivation,which group is most likely to rebel against the leadership of a country?

_______ refers to the tendency to aggress when we perceive that our progress is thwarted.

You've just finished reading Chapter 11 on aggression.Your roommate,a chemistry major,is fascinated by all the interesting things you have learned in your social psychology course,and asks you,"Well,if anger sometimes leads to aggression,what am I supposed to do?" What would you say to her?

Explain the role of social conditions in changing the Iroquois tribe from peaceable people to fierce warriors.

Introduction to Social Psychology

Methodology

Social Cognition

Social Perception

The Self Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context

Attitudes and Attitude Change

Conformity

Group Processes

Interpersonal Attraction

Prosocial Behaviour

Prejudice

Social Psychology in Action 1

Social Psychology in Action 2

Social Psychology in Action 3

Filters

_ is defined as behaviour that causes pain,is meant to cause pain,and stems from feelings of anger,whereas _ is defined as behaviour that causes pain,but is really a means to some other goal.