Question 1

Which of the following have researchers found is associated with aggressive tendencies in people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Higher temperatures 
B)  Increased pain 
C)  Increased alcohol consumption 
D)  Higher temperatures, increased pain, and increased alcohol consumption have all been associated with aggressive tendencies. 
A)  Higher temperatures 
B)  Increased pain 
C)  Increased alcohol consumption 
D)  Higher temperatures, increased pain, and increased alcohol consumption have all been associated with aggressive tendencies.

Question 2

The American Psychological Association reports that by the time a child finishes elementary school he or she will have watched:

Accepted Answer

A)  about 1,000 murders on television. 
B)  less than 5,000 murders on television. 
C)  more than 8,000 murders on television. 
D)  fewer than 1,000 murders on television. 
A)  about 1,000 murders on television. 
B)  less than 5,000 murders on television. 
C)  more than 8,000 murders on television. 
D)  fewer than 1,000 murders on television.

Question 3

You are aggravated because you are late to meet your friends at the movies and cannot find the keys to your car. This illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A)  aggression. 
B)  frustration. 
C)  relative deprivation. 
D)  disappointment aggression theory. 
A)  aggression. 
B)  frustration. 
C)  relative deprivation. 
D)  disappointment aggression theory.

Question 4

The frustration aggression theory suggests that frustration ________ aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  precedes 
B)  replaces 
C)  follows 
D)  impedes 
A)  precedes 
B)  replaces 
C)  follows 
D)  impedes

Question 5

Which of the following terms describes a method of aggression in which aggression is used as a way to express anger and reduce stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expressive view of aggression 
B)  Indirect aggression 
C)  Controlled aggression 
D)  Explicit aggression 
A)  Expressive view of aggression 
B)  Indirect aggression 
C)  Controlled aggression 
D)  Explicit aggression

Question 6

Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between testosterone and aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Testosterone is unrelated to aggression in men. 
B)  Testosterone is negatively related to aggression in men. 
C)  Testosterone is positively related to aggression in women. 
D)  Testosterone is unrelated to aggression in women. 
A)  Testosterone is unrelated to aggression in men. 
B)  Testosterone is negatively related to aggression in men. 
C)  Testosterone is positively related to aggression in women. 
D)  Testosterone is unrelated to aggression in women.

Question 7

Modelling can both increase and decrease aggression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An action or process that strengthens a behaviour is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  relative deprivation. 
B)  modelling. 
C)  reinforcement. 
D)  positive punishment. 
A)  relative deprivation. 
B)  modelling. 
C)  reinforcement. 
D)  positive punishment.

Question 9

Describe the General Aggression Model (GAM). What are the two major input variables that are argued to trigger events that may lead to aggression?

Accepted Answer

The General Aggression Model (GAM) is a

Question 10

Salma has been seen in public with a man other than her husband, thereby shaming her family. Her brother kills her because she has damaged her family's reputation. This serves as an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  direct and indirect aggression. 
B)  explicit aggression. 
C)  a dishonourable killing. 
D)  an honour killing. 
A)  direct and indirect aggression. 
B)  explicit aggression. 
C)  a dishonourable killing. 
D)  an honour killing.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The two different theories of aggression

Question 12

Briefly name and describe two strategies for reducing aggression.

Accepted Answer

Two strategies for reducing aggression a

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct 
B)  Indirect 
C)  Instrumental 
D)  Non-expressive 
A)  Direct 
B)  Indirect 
C)  Instrumental 
D)  Non-expressive

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  A low level of serotonin causes aggressive behaviour. 
B)  Alcohol causes aggressive behaviour. 
C)  Testosterone causes aggressive behaviour. 
D)  Testosterone is correlated with aggressive behaviour. 
A)  A low level of serotonin causes aggressive behaviour. 
B)  Alcohol causes aggressive behaviour. 
C)  Testosterone causes aggressive behaviour. 
D)  Testosterone is correlated with aggressive behaviour.

Which of the following have researchers found is associated with aggressive tendencies in people?

The American Psychological Association reports that by the time a child finishes elementary school he or she will have watched:

You are aggravated because you are late to meet your friends at the movies and cannot find the keys to your car. This illustrates:

The frustration aggression theory suggests that frustration ________ aggression.

Which of the following terms describes a method of aggression in which aggression is used as a way to express anger and reduce stress?

Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between testosterone and aggression?

Modelling can both increase and decrease aggression.

An action or process that strengthens a behaviour is known as:

Describe the General Aggression Model (GAM). What are the two major input variables that are argued to trigger events that may lead to aggression?

Salma has been seen in public with a man other than her husband, thereby shaming her family. Her brother kills her because she has damaged her family's reputation. This serves as an example of:

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

Briefly name and describe two strategies for reducing aggression.

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

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

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Exam 11: Aggression

Which of the following have researchers found is associated with aggressive tendencies in people?

The American Psychological Association reports that by the time a child finishes elementary school he or she will have watched:

You are aggravated because you are late to meet your friends at the movies and cannot find the keys to your car. This illustrates:

The frustration aggression theory suggests that frustration ________ aggression.

Which of the following terms describes a method of aggression in which aggression is used as a way to express anger and reduce stress?

Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between testosterone and aggression?

Modelling can both increase and decrease aggression.

An action or process that strengthens a behaviour is known as:

Describe the General Aggression Model (GAM). What are the two major input variables that are argued to trigger events that may lead to aggression?

Salma has been seen in public with a man other than her husband, thereby shaming her family. Her brother kills her because she has damaged her family's reputation. This serves as an example of:

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

Briefly name and describe two strategies for reducing aggression.

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

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

What Is Social Psychology

The Science of Social Psychology

Social Cognition

The Self

Social Perception

Attitudes

The Power of Persuasion

Social Influence

The Power of the Group

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Attraction and Close Relationships

Prosocial Behaviour

Filters