Question 1

Compared to straight men, gay men are

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A)  less likely to physically aggress, but equally likely to engage in indirect aggression. 
B)  less likely to both physically and indirectly aggress. 
C)  more likely to physically aggress, but less likely to engage in direct aggression. 
D)  more likely to both physically and indirectly aggress. 
A)  less likely to physically aggress, but equally likely to engage in indirect aggression. 
B)  less likely to both physically and indirectly aggress. 
C)  more likely to physically aggress, but less likely to engage in direct aggression. 
D)  more likely to both physically and indirectly aggress.

Question 2

Discuss the role played by arousal and affect in aggression.

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Independently, both negative affect and

Question 3

The idea that arousal created by one stimulus can intensify an individual's emotional response to another stimulus is called

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A)  social learning theory. 
B)  the negative affect escape model. 
C)  excitation transfer. 
D)  aggression cultivation. 
A)  social learning theory. 
B)  the negative affect escape model. 
C)  excitation transfer. 
D)  aggression cultivation.

Question 4

Finnegan notices his wife talking to another man and flies into a jealous rage.According to the evolutionary perspective, Finnegan's behavior is designed to

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A)  assert his social intelligence. 
B)  increase his confidence in the paternity of his offspring. 
C)  deflect the death instinct outward instead of inward. 
D)  increase the level of serotonin in his brain. 
A)  assert his social intelligence. 
B)  increase his confidence in the paternity of his offspring. 
C)  deflect the death instinct outward instead of inward. 
D)  increase the level of serotonin in his brain.

Question 5

The idea that (1)frustration always elicits the motive to aggress and (2)all aggression is caused by frustration is known as

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A)  the frustration-aggression hypothesis. 
B)  the negative affect model. 
C)  excitation transfer theory. 
D)  catharsis. 
A)  the frustration-aggression hypothesis. 
B)  the negative affect model. 
C)  excitation transfer theory. 
D)  catharsis.

Question 6

Ttofi 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 7

According to I³ theory, what "I" decreases the chance of aggression?

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A)  Impellance 
B)  Instigation 
C)  Inhibition 
D)  Impetuousness 
A)  Impellance 
B)  Instigation 
C)  Inhibition 
D)  Impetuousness

Question 8

Pinker (2011)argues that

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A)  aggression has increased over time. 
B)  aggression has decreased over time. 
C)  aggression has remained stable over time. 
D)  aggression is a result of rumination over time. 
A)  aggression has increased over time. 
B)  aggression has decreased over time. 
C)  aggression has remained stable over time. 
D)  aggression is a result of rumination over time.

Question 9

When exposed to situational cues, such as the presence of a gun, 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 10

The relatively greater violence rates in the southern United States has been attributed to

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A)  greater variability of temperature in the South than in the North. 
B)  the manner in which residents of the South respond to status threats. 
C)  the ratio of males to females living in the South. 
D)  the age demographics of the South. 
A)  greater variability of temperature in the South than in the North. 
B)  the manner in which residents of the South respond to status threats. 
C)  the ratio of males to females living in the South. 
D)  the age demographics of the South.

Question 11

Several studies have found that finger length ratio is associated with higher levels of _______ aggression in ______ and ________ aggression in _______.

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A)  direct, men; indirect, women 
B)  indirect, men; direct women 
C)  positive men; negative, women 
D)  negative, women; positive, men 
A)  direct, men; indirect, women 
B)  indirect, men; direct women 
C)  positive men; negative, women 
D)  negative, women; positive, men

Question 12

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

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A)  Clear and consistent negative correlation 
B)  Ambiguous and inconsistent 
C)  Clear and consistent positive correlation 
D)  The relationship is mediated by self-esteem 
A)  Clear and consistent negative correlation 
B)  Ambiguous and inconsistent 
C)  Clear and consistent positive correlation 
D)  The relationship is mediated by self-esteem

Question 13

The defining characteristic of aggression is that the aggressor

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A)  intends to injure another living being. 
B)  actually causes physical or psychological harm. 
C)  is angry or otherwise emotionally aroused during the aggressive act. 
D)  derives enjoyment from the aggressive act. 
A)  intends to injure another living being. 
B)  actually causes physical or psychological harm. 
C)  is angry or otherwise emotionally aroused during the aggressive act. 
D)  derives enjoyment from the aggressive act.

Question 14

In which state is there most likely to exist a culture of honor?

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A)  Texas 
B)  Illinois 
C)  South Dakota 
D)  Rhode Island. 
A)  Texas 
B)  Illinois 
C)  South Dakota 
D)  Rhode Island.

Question 15

Many researchers maintain that there is a positive relationship between exposure to violent media and real-life aggressive behavior.The claim that exposure to violence actually increases aggression would be best supported by which of the following?

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A)  A study in which the variable "number of hours of violent television watched per week" is used to predict the likelihood that participants will be convicted of a violent crime in the future 
B)  A study in which participants who are randomly assigned to play violent video games later administer greater levels of electric shock to a confederate than participants who are assigned to play neutral games 
C)  Real-world examples where young people have committed crimes intended to mimic behaviors they have seen in violent movies 
D)  A study in which men who have been accused of sexually aggressive behavior in the past report high levels of exposure to violent media 
A)  A study in which the variable "number of hours of violent television watched per week" is used to predict the likelihood that participants will be convicted of a violent crime in the future 
B)  A study in which participants who are randomly assigned to play violent video games later administer greater levels of electric shock to a confederate than participants who are assigned to play neutral games 
C)  Real-world examples where young people have committed crimes intended to mimic behaviors they have seen in violent movies 
D)  A study in which men who have been accused of sexually aggressive behavior in the past report high levels of exposure to violent media

Question 16

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

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A)  The murderer was of a different race than the victim. 
B)  The murder occurred in the eastern United States. 
C)  The murderer was 35 years old. 
D)  The murderer and victim were both African American. 
A)  The murderer was of a different race than the victim. 
B)  The murder occurred in the eastern United States. 
C)  The murderer was 35 years old. 
D)  The murderer and victim were both African American.

Question 17

Nonie gets a new Barbie doll for her sixth birthday, and she immediately begins to punch, kick, and throw the doll around the house.Which of the following is likely to have contributed to this behavior?

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A)  Nonie saw Uncle Floyd yell at Auntie Mame when she threw her Barbie doll. 
B)  Nonie saw her cousin Brucie hug and kiss his Barbie doll. 
C)  Nonie just finished watching the new Barney beat up Barbie in a cartoon on television. 
D)  Nonie has been socialized in a stereotypical female role. 
A)  Nonie saw Uncle Floyd yell at Auntie Mame when she threw her Barbie doll. 
B)  Nonie saw her cousin Brucie hug and kiss his Barbie doll. 
C)  Nonie just finished watching the new Barney beat up Barbie in a cartoon on television. 
D)  Nonie has been socialized in a stereotypical female role.

Question 18

Which of the following concerning 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 19

Ophelia has seen so many violent movies that she has become desensitized to them.This means that she

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A)  believes the world is a much more violent place than it is in reality. 
B)  believes the world is a much less violent place than it is in reality. 
C)  experiences more physiological arousal in response to new images of violence. 
D)  experiences less physiological arousal in response to new images of violence. 
A)  believes the world is a much more violent place than it is in reality. 
B)  believes the world is a much less violent place than it is in reality. 
C)  experiences more physiological arousal in response to new images of violence. 
D)  experiences less physiological arousal in response to new images of violence.

Question 20

Reifman et al.(1991)found that as temperatures rise, major league baseball pitchers are more likely to hit batters with a pitch.This finding is consistent with

Accepted Answer

A)  social learning theory. 
B)  the cognitive neoassociation model. 
C)  the role of negative affect in aggression. 
D)  scapegoating. 
A)  social learning theory. 
B)  the cognitive neoassociation model. 
C)  the role of negative affect in aggression. 
D)  scapegoating.

Compared to straight men, gay men are

Discuss the role played by arousal and affect in aggression.

The idea that arousal created by one stimulus can intensify an individual's emotional response to another stimulus is called

Finnegan notices his wife talking to another man and flies into a jealous rage.According to the evolutionary perspective, Finnegan's behavior is designed to

The idea that (1)frustration always elicits the motive to aggress and (2)all aggression is caused by frustration is known as

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

According to I³ theory, what "I" decreases the chance of aggression?

Pinker (2011)argues that

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

The relatively greater violence rates in the southern United States has been attributed to

Several studies have found that finger length ratio is associated with higher levels of _ aggression in and aggression in ___.

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

The defining characteristic of aggression is that the aggressor

In which state is there most likely to exist a culture of honor?

Many researchers maintain that there is a positive relationship between exposure to violent media and real-life aggressive behavior.The claim that exposure to violence actually increases aggression would be best supported by which of the following?

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

Nonie gets a new Barbie doll for her sixth birthday, and she immediately begins to punch, kick, and throw the doll around the house.Which of the following is likely to have contributed to this behavior?

Which of the following concerning gender differences in aggression is true?

Ophelia has seen so many violent movies that she has become desensitized to them.This means that she

Reifman et al.(1991)found that as temperatures rise, major league baseball pitchers are more likely to hit batters with a pitch.This finding is consistent with

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 and Well being

Filters

Exam 11: Aggression

Compared to straight men, gay men are

Discuss the role played by arousal and affect in aggression.

The idea that arousal created by one stimulus can intensify an individual's emotional response to another stimulus is called

Finnegan notices his wife talking to another man and flies into a jealous rage.According to the evolutionary perspective, Finnegan's behavior is designed to

The idea that (1)frustration always elicits the motive to aggress and (2)all aggression is caused by frustration is known as

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

According to I³ theory, what "I" decreases the chance of aggression?

Pinker (2011)argues that

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

The relatively greater violence rates in the southern United States has been attributed to

Several studies have found that finger length ratio is associated with higher levels of _______ aggression in ______ and ________ aggression in _______.

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

The defining characteristic of aggression is that the aggressor

In which state is there most likely to exist a culture of honor?

Many researchers maintain that there is a positive relationship between exposure to violent media and real-life aggressive behavior.The claim that exposure to violence actually increases aggression would be best supported by which of the following?

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

Nonie gets a new Barbie doll for her sixth birthday, and she immediately begins to punch, kick, and throw the doll around the house.Which of the following is likely to have contributed to this behavior?

Which of the following concerning gender differences in aggression is true?

Ophelia has seen so many violent movies that she has become desensitized to them.This means that she

Reifman et al.(1991)found that as temperatures rise, major league baseball pitchers are more likely to hit batters with a pitch.This finding is consistent with

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 and Well being

Filters

Several studies have found that finger length ratio is associated with higher levels of _ aggression in and aggression in ___.