Question 1

When threatened by predators, herd animals like deer and elk may swiftly run away. Which best describes this behavior

Accepted Answer

A)  fight 
B)  flight 
C)  freeze 
D)  tend and befriend 
A)  fight 
B)  flight 
C)  freeze 
D)  tend and befriend

Question 2

List and define the three types of microaggression. Give examples of how each can have negative effects on their victims.

Accepted Answer

Microaggressions are subtle, often unint

Question 3

When someone is cognitively perceived as lacking positive human qualities but as retaining negative, animalistic qualities such as aggression they are what

Accepted Answer

A)  in a crisis of masculinity 
B)  part of an honor culture 
C)  purposefully aggressive 
D)  dehumanized 
A)  in a crisis of masculinity 
B)  part of an honor culture 
C)  purposefully aggressive 
D)  dehumanized

Question 4

Which concept proposes that alcohol interferes with the brain's ability to suppress violent behavior

Accepted Answer

A)  role of alcohol in aggression 
B)  inhibitory neurotransmitter interference 
C)  alcohol disinhibition hypothesis 
D)  inaccurate situation assessment 
A)  role of alcohol in aggression 
B)  inhibitory neurotransmitter interference 
C)  alcohol disinhibition hypothesis 
D)  inaccurate situation assessment

Question 5

Which of the following would be a common statement from someone who did not endorse a culture of honor

Accepted Answer

A)  A man should not be afraid to fight. 
B)  A man should be expected to fight for himself. 
C)  A man should play it cool when other people act hotheaded. 
D)  If a man's wife is insulted, his manhood is insulted. 
A)  A man should not be afraid to fight. 
B)  A man should be expected to fight for himself. 
C)  A man should play it cool when other people act hotheaded. 
D)  If a man's wife is insulted, his manhood is insulted.

Question 6

When threatened by sharks, most schooling fish will quickly leave the area together. Which of the following best describes this behavior

Accepted Answer

A)  fight 
B)  flight 
C)  freeze 
D)  tend and befriend 
A)  fight 
B)  flight 
C)  freeze 
D)  tend and befriend

Question 7

Behaving in a nonaggressive way or punishing aggressive behaviors is called what

Accepted Answer

A)  helping 
B)  culture of peace 
C)  aggression reduction 
D)  modeling forgiveness 
A)  helping 
B)  culture of peace 
C)  aggression reduction 
D)  modeling forgiveness

Question 8

Societies that are "cultures of peace" have what in common

Accepted Answer

A)  Only the lack of violence or revenge. Other factors vary widely. 
B)  All are agrarian economies. 
C)  Low technology societies are more peaceful. 
D)  The "cultures of peace" theory is a myth. All cultures have regular violence. 
A)  Only the lack of violence or revenge. Other factors vary widely. 
B)  All are agrarian economies. 
C)  Low technology societies are more peaceful. 
D)  The "cultures of peace" theory is a myth. All cultures have regular violence.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of direct, passive, physical violence

Accepted Answer

A)  punching someone in the face 
B)  blocking someone from entering a door 
C)  driving a car for part of a marathon 
D)  allowing someone to pick up a hot pan 
A)  punching someone in the face 
B)  blocking someone from entering a door 
C)  driving a car for part of a marathon 
D)  allowing someone to pick up a hot pan

Question 10

In which situation do status and mating motives increase direct aggression for men

Accepted Answer

A)  when several women are available 
B)  when one woman is alone 
C)  when high status people are present 
D)  when other men are watching 
A)  when several women are available 
B)  when one woman is alone 
C)  when high status people are present 
D)  when other men are watching

Question 11

Intentionally blocking someone's driveway with a delivery truck is an example of direct passive aggression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Christopher is in danger of losing his house after he lost his job, but he refuses to ask his mother for a loan because he says "A man ought to take care of himself." What culture of honor value does this exemplify

Accepted Answer

A)  masculine courage 
B)  pride in manhood 
C)  socialization 
D)  virtue 
A)  masculine courage 
B)  pride in manhood 
C)  socialization 
D)  virtue

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of indirect, active, physical violence

Accepted Answer

A)  punching someone in the face 
B)  blocking someone from entering a door 
C)  driving a car for part of a marathon 
D)  allowing someone to pick up a hot pan 
A)  punching someone in the face 
B)  blocking someone from entering a door 
C)  driving a car for part of a marathon 
D)  allowing someone to pick up a hot pan

Question 14

In the text's chapter on helping, it mentioned that alcohol use increased the likelihood of helping. This chapter notes that alcohol use can increase aggression. What would explain both situations

Accepted Answer

A)  The effects on GABA reduces anxiety and impulse control of all sorts. 
B)  Alcohol reveals who people really are. 
C)  The people in the "helping" situation were out dancing with friends; the people in the "aggression" group were alone. 
D)  The people more likely to help were women; those likely to be aggressive were men. 
A)  The effects on GABA reduces anxiety and impulse control of all sorts. 
B)  Alcohol reveals who people really are. 
C)  The people in the "helping" situation were out dancing with friends; the people in the "aggression" group were alone. 
D)  The people more likely to help were women; those likely to be aggressive were men.

Question 15

Which of the following is true of "cobra" domestic abusers

Accepted Answer

A)  Spouses of cobra abusers are less likely to leave the relationship. 
B)  Cobras have higher resting heart rates. 
C)  Cobras tend to get blustery and red in the face. 
D)  Cobras are terrified of being abandoned. 
A)  Spouses of cobra abusers are less likely to leave the relationship. 
B)  Cobras have higher resting heart rates. 
C)  Cobras tend to get blustery and red in the face. 
D)  Cobras are terrified of being abandoned.

Question 16

In which situation is someone most likely to behave aggressively

Accepted Answer

A)  if there is a badminton racket in the room 
B)  if there is a rifle in the room 
C)  if there is a doll in the room 
D)  if there is nothing in the room 
A)  if there is a badminton racket in the room 
B)  if there is a rifle in the room 
C)  if there is a doll in the room 
D)  if there is nothing in the room

Question 17

In research conducted by Halie Foell Stout, which movie had the greatest number of aggressive acts

Accepted Answer

A)  Just One of the Guys 
B)  My Bodyguard 
C)  Mean Girls 
D)  The Mighty Ducks 
A)  Just One of the Guys 
B)  My Bodyguard 
C)  Mean Girls 
D)  The Mighty Ducks

Question 18

When cold weather comes, many toads bury themselves in the ground to hibernate until spring. What's the best explanation for this behavior

Accepted Answer

A)  axial tilt 
B)  genetic determinism 
C)  temperature change 
D)  daylight change 
A)  axial tilt 
B)  genetic determinism 
C)  temperature change 
D)  daylight change

Question 19

When bison are threatened by wolves, they encircle the calves and face outward ready to trample the approaching wolves. Which best describes this behavior

Accepted Answer

A)  fight 
B)  flight 
C)  freeze 
D)  tend and befriend 
A)  fight 
B)  flight 
C)  freeze 
D)  tend and befriend

Question 20

In countries where soccer is popular, team fans are well-known for aggressive, unruly, unpredictable, destructive behavior. This is called what

Accepted Answer

A)  "soccer shenanigans" 
B)  "football vandalism" 
C)  "soccer hijinks" 
D)  "football hooliganism" 
A)  "soccer shenanigans" 
B)  "football vandalism" 
C)  "soccer hijinks" 
D)  "football hooliganism"

Exam 11: Aggression

When threatened by predators, herd animals like deer and elk may swiftly run away. Which best describes this behavior

List and define the three types of microaggression. Give examples of how each can have negative effects on their victims.

When someone is cognitively perceived as lacking positive human qualities but as retaining negative, animalistic qualities such as aggression they are what

Which concept proposes that alcohol interferes with the brain's ability to suppress violent behavior

Which of the following would be a common statement from someone who did not endorse a culture of honor

When threatened by sharks, most schooling fish will quickly leave the area together. Which of the following best describes this behavior

Behaving in a nonaggressive way or punishing aggressive behaviors is called what

Societies that are "cultures of peace" have what in common

Which of the following is an example of direct, passive, physical violence

In which situation do status and mating motives increase direct aggression for men

Intentionally blocking someone's driveway with a delivery truck is an example of direct passive aggression.

Christopher is in danger of losing his house after he lost his job, but he refuses to ask his mother for a loan because he says "A man ought to take care of himself." What culture of honor value does this exemplify

Which of the following is an example of indirect, active, physical violence

In the text's chapter on helping, it mentioned that alcohol use increased the likelihood of helping. This chapter notes that alcohol use can increase aggression. What would explain both situations

Which of the following is true of "cobra" domestic abusers

In which situation is someone most likely to behave aggressively

In research conducted by Halie Foell Stout, which movie had the greatest number of aggressive acts

When cold weather comes, many toads bury themselves in the ground to hibernate until spring. What's the best explanation for this behavior

When bison are threatened by wolves, they encircle the calves and face outward ready to trample the approaching wolves. Which best describes this behavior

In countries where soccer is popular, team fans are well-known for aggressive, unruly, unpredictable, destructive behavior. This is called what

An Introduction to Social Psychology

Research Methods

The Social Self

Social Cognition

Person Perception

Attitudes and Persuasion

Social Influence: Conformity, Social Roles, and Obedience

Group Processes

Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Helping Prosocial Behavior

Intimate Relationships

Social Psychology and a Sustainable Environment

Social Psychology of Law and the Courtroom

Social Psychology of Stress and Health

Social Psychology and Happiness: Positive

Social Psychology and Behavioral

Social Psychology and Relationship Violence

Social Psychology of Work: Industrialorganizational Psychology

Social Psychology of Volunteerism and Internships

Social Psychology and Personal Finance

Social Psychology and Forgiveness

Filters