Exam 11: Aggression

Describe Bandura's Bobo doll study and explain how it illustrates the concept of modeling.Given Bandura's results,would you argue that we should limit children's exposure to violent television? Why or why not?

Pick three of the following types of aggression listed below and define each one.Provide examples. Hostile aggression Instrumental aggression Direct aggression Indirect aggression Expressive view of aggression

A hockey player who checks an opponent to prevent him from getting the puck is engaging in instrumental aggression.

According to information presented in your textbook,which child will be more likely to display an aggressive behavior in the future?

__________ aggression refers to action or behavior that is clearly derived from the aggressor and is aimed directly at the target.

Describe instinct theory.Briefly elaborate on one of the major criticisms of this theory.

In Schacter and Singer's (1962)classic study,participants were injected with adrenaline or saline and then exposed to either an angry or a euphoric confederate.Of those who received the adrenaline shot,some were told to expect the side effects,some were misinformed about the side effects,and others were told nothing about potential side effects.Participants who expected the injection to make them feel __________ became __________ when placed with the happy confederate.

Consider the following behaviors: (1)Spreading rumors,(2)punching a family member in anger,and (3)a bank robber who shoots a teller while stealing money.Identify and describe the type of aggression represented by each example.

Which of the following was identified in your textbook as a common cause of frustration?

Which of the following ideas could be used to refute the validity of instinct theory?

__________ is defined as behavior,either verbal or physical,that is used to intentionally harm another individual.

Making disparaging remarks about your boss to other employees in your office can be considered an example of which of the following?

Which of the following statements regarding the role of biochemical influences in aggressive behavior is supported by research?

How are 'cultures of honor' related to honor killings,and under what circumstances are honor killings most likely to occur?

Aggression that is performed to attain a non-injurious goal refers to hostile aggression.

Based on information presented in your textbook,which of the following individuals would be most likely to act aggressively if provoked?

Suppose a husband murders his wife.Pick two different theories of aggression and using these theories provide a possible explanation for the man's behavior.

Which of the following has been found in violence-prone children and adults?

In one study,participants listened to either a song with misogynistic lyrics or more neutral lyrics.After overhearing another 'participant' state a dislike for spicy foods,they were then asked to prepare a sample of hot sauce for this individual.The participants were told they could dish out as large of a sample as they wished,with the knowledge that the other 'participant' would be required to drink the entire sample.Researchers found that:

Which of the following concepts is considered a main component of social learning theory?