Question 1

Rabbits will often not move and try to blend in with the environment when a threat is nearby. 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

In which situation would expect to see the least aggression and most prosocial behavior

Accepted Answer

A)  Playing a violent video game alone, on a large screen. 
B)  Playing a nonaggressive video game alone, on a small screen. 
C)  Playing a nonaggressive video game as part of a team. 
D)  Playing an aggressive video game, using gun-shaped controllers, as part of a team 
A)  Playing a violent video game alone, on a large screen. 
B)  Playing a nonaggressive video game alone, on a small screen. 
C)  Playing a nonaggressive video game as part of a team. 
D)  Playing an aggressive video game, using gun-shaped controllers, as part of a team

Question 3

Based on what we know about temperature and aggression, the southern Unites States should have more violent crimes than the north.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

If cruelty begets cruelty, what begets forgiveness

Accepted Answer

A)  revenge 
B)  apathy 
C)  long-term thinking 
D)  forgiveness 
A)  revenge 
B)  apathy 
C)  long-term thinking 
D)  forgiveness

Question 5

"My boy got into a fight because that other kid wouldn't leave him alone. I told him he did the right thing. A man can't let somebody act like that." 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 6

James is often angry. On his coach's advice, James hits the heavy bag or shadow boxes whenever he is angry. What is the most likely outcome

Accepted Answer

A)  James' real boxing skills will weaken from his overuse of mock fighting. 
B)  The regular venting of frustration will eventually calm James' temper. 
C)  James will continue to be angry and may even get more angry. 
D)  The coach will get fired for suggesting mock violence as a solution. 
A)  James' real boxing skills will weaken from his overuse of mock fighting. 
B)  The regular venting of frustration will eventually calm James' temper. 
C)  James will continue to be angry and may even get more angry. 
D)  The coach will get fired for suggesting mock violence as a solution.

Question 7

What is an emotion-based reaction to perceived threats

Accepted Answer

A)  microinsults 
B)  hostile/reactive aggression 
C)  instrumental/proactive aggression 
D)  microinvalidations 
A)  microinsults 
B)  hostile/reactive aggression 
C)  instrumental/proactive aggression 
D)  microinvalidations

Question 8

What is an upward spiral of increasingly aggressive exchanges

Accepted Answer

A)  microinsults 
B)  hostile/reactive aggression 
C)  instrumental/proactive aggression 
D)  escalation of aggression effect 
A)  microinsults 
B)  hostile/reactive aggression 
C)  instrumental/proactive aggression 
D)  escalation of aggression effect

Question 9

If two things are found to have a correlation does this imply that one thing caused the other to happen

Accepted Answer

A)  yes 
B)  yes, if consistently shown 
C)  no 
D)  depends on the situation 
A)  yes 
B)  yes, if consistently shown 
C)  no 
D)  depends on the situation

Question 10

Describe the Bobo doll studies and explain the effects of adult and child modeling on aggression. Make sure to show effects of gender, punishment, and reward.

Accepted Answer

The Bobo doll studies were a series of e

Question 11

What is a thoughtful decision to harm others in order to gain something

Accepted Answer

A)  microinsults 
B)  hostile/reactive aggression 
C)  instrumental/proactive aggression 
D)  microinvalidations 
A)  microinsults 
B)  hostile/reactive aggression 
C)  instrumental/proactive aggression 
D)  microinvalidations

Question 12

Culture that encourages cooperation and discourages aggression is called what

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

What, on a large scale, can reduce aggression in the individual

Accepted Answer

A)  an unforgiving and strict punishment structure 
B)  a culture that values peacefulness and devalues aggression 
C)  a culture that values honor and punishes dishonor with violence 
D)  a culture that values revenge for any slight 
A)  an unforgiving and strict punishment structure 
B)  a culture that values peacefulness and devalues aggression 
C)  a culture that values honor and punishes dishonor with violence 
D)  a culture that values revenge for any slight

Question 14

Kyle is a transgender man and has recently started taking testosterone as part of his transition process. What effects would you expect to see

Accepted Answer

A)  His aggression levels increase dramatically. 
B)  His aggression levels increase slightly. 
C)  His aggression levels stay the same. 
D)  His aggression levels decrease slightly. 
A)  His aggression levels increase dramatically. 
B)  His aggression levels increase slightly. 
C)  His aggression levels stay the same. 
D)  His aggression levels decrease slightly.

Question 15

What is a term for when human or animal behavior is determined by biology?

Accepted Answer

A term for when human or animal behavior

Question 16

Based on what we know about temperature and aggression, in which part of the United States should we expect to see the most violent crime

Accepted Answer

A)  near the Great Lakes 
B)  in the Midwest 
C)  in New England 
D)  in the Deep South 
A)  near the Great Lakes 
B)  in the Midwest 
C)  in New England 
D)  in the Deep South

Question 17

Which best describes the pattern of aggression related to status and mating

Accepted Answer

A)  Men favor direct aggression; women favor indirect aggression. 
B)  Men and women both favor direct aggression. 
C)  Women and men both favor indirect aggression. 
D)  Women favor direct aggression; men favor indirect aggression. 
A)  Men favor direct aggression; women favor indirect aggression. 
B)  Men and women both favor direct aggression. 
C)  Women and men both favor indirect aggression. 
D)  Women favor direct aggression; men favor indirect aggression.

Question 18

Writing "SS" and a swastika on a school desk are examples of microassault.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are overt behaviors meant to harm someone psychologically

Accepted Answer

A)  microinsults 
B)  escalation of aggression effect 
C)  microasaults 
D)  microinvalidations 
A)  microinsults 
B)  escalation of aggression effect 
C)  microasaults 
D)  microinvalidations

Question 20

What is it called when a person thinks, feels, or behaves more violently in the presence of weapons

Accepted Answer

A)  priming 
B)  weapons focus 
C)  environmental cues 
D)  weapons effect 
A)  priming 
B)  weapons focus 
C)  environmental cues 
D)  weapons effect

Exam 11: Aggression

Rabbits will often not move and try to blend in with the environment when a threat is nearby. Which best describes this behavior

In which situation would expect to see the least aggression and most prosocial behavior

Based on what we know about temperature and aggression, the southern Unites States should have more violent crimes than the north.

If cruelty begets cruelty, what begets forgiveness

"My boy got into a fight because that other kid wouldn't leave him alone. I told him he did the right thing. A man can't let somebody act like that." What culture of honor value does this exemplify

James is often angry. On his coach's advice, James hits the heavy bag or shadow boxes whenever he is angry. What is the most likely outcome

What is an emotion-based reaction to perceived threats

What is an upward spiral of increasingly aggressive exchanges

If two things are found to have a correlation does this imply that one thing caused the other to happen

Describe the Bobo doll studies and explain the effects of adult and child modeling on aggression. Make sure to show effects of gender, punishment, and reward.

What is a thoughtful decision to harm others in order to gain something

Culture that encourages cooperation and discourages aggression is called what

What, on a large scale, can reduce aggression in the individual

Kyle is a transgender man and has recently started taking testosterone as part of his transition process. What effects would you expect to see

What is a term for when human or animal behavior is determined by biology?

Based on what we know about temperature and aggression, in which part of the United States should we expect to see the most violent crime

Which best describes the pattern of aggression related to status and mating

Writing "SS" and a swastika on a school desk are examples of microassault.

What are overt behaviors meant to harm someone psychologically

What is it called when a person thinks, feels, or behaves more violently in the presence of weapons

An Introduction to Social Psychology

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Social Psychology and a Sustainable Environment

Social Psychology of Law and the Courtroom

Social Psychology of Stress and Health

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