Question 1

Ralph killed his wife in order to collect on a large life insurance policy.This scenario is an example of ________ aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  hostile 
B)  instrumental 
C)  modern 
D)  functionalist 
A)  hostile 
B)  instrumental 
C)  modern 
D)  functionalist

Question 2

Charlie frequently plays violent video games.Based on the research documented by Anderson and Bushman and their colleagues (2001,2017),which of the following is NOT likely to be true for Charlie?

Accepted Answer

A)  Charlie is likely to become more aggressive. 
B)  Charlie is likely to have more aggressive thoughts. 
C)  Charlie is likely to behave in a more prosocial manner. 
D)  Charlie's blood pressure and heart rate are likely to increase. 
A)  Charlie is likely to become more aggressive. 
B)  Charlie is likely to have more aggressive thoughts. 
C)  Charlie is likely to behave in a more prosocial manner. 
D)  Charlie's blood pressure and heart rate are likely to increase.

Question 3

When groups in conflict are able to communicate,they are more likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  become more aggressive if differences are not resolved. 
B)  reconcile and return to more peaceful relations. 
C)  overestimate the extremity of each other's attitudes. 
D)  dehumanize each other. 
A)  become more aggressive if differences are not resolved. 
B)  reconcile and return to more peaceful relations. 
C)  overestimate the extremity of each other's attitudes. 
D)  dehumanize each other.

Question 4

Anytown,U.S.A.,is experiencing one of its hottest summers ever.For several weeks,the temperature has not dropped below 90 degrees Fahrenheit.These conditions should lead to a(n)________ in ________ crimes.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase; nonviolent 
B)  increase; violent 
C)  decrease; nonviolent 
D)  decrease; violent 
A)  increase; nonviolent 
B)  increase; violent 
C)  decrease; nonviolent 
D)  decrease; violent

Question 5

Doug Lowenstein,president of the Interactive Digital Software Association,stated in 2000,"There is absolutely no evidence,none,that playing a violent video game leads to aggressive behavior." Research by Anderson and Bushman and their colleagues (2001,2017)suggests that Lowenstein is

Accepted Answer

A)  correct. 
B)  correct where women are concerned but not where men are concerned. 
C)  incorrect because all video games increase aggression. 
D)  incorrect because many studies show that violent video games increase aggression. 
A)  correct. 
B)  correct where women are concerned but not where men are concerned. 
C)  incorrect because all video games increase aggression. 
D)  incorrect because many studies show that violent video games increase aggression.

Question 6

Evidence that social rejection triggers a physical threat defense system,which includes the tendency to act aggressively,supports a(n)________ explanation of aggression as a result of social rejection.

Accepted Answer

A)  evolutionary 
B)  hostile 
C)  situational 
D)  cultural 
A)  evolutionary 
B)  hostile 
C)  situational 
D)  cultural

Question 7

About ________ percent of the television programs that children watch depict at least some violence.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  50 
C)  70 
D)  90 
A)  30 
B)  50 
C)  70 
D)  90

Question 8

Research has found that social rejection activates the same brain regions as those activated when people are

Accepted Answer

A)  planning how to form new relationships. 
B)  experiencing physical pain. 
C)  frustrated at doing poorly on an exam. 
D)  socially accepted. 
A)  planning how to form new relationships. 
B)  experiencing physical pain. 
C)  frustrated at doing poorly on an exam. 
D)  socially accepted.

Question 9

Misconceptions about opposing enemies fostered during times of war can lead to potentially problematic outcomes that in turn fuel the conflict further.One common outcome is ________,the belief that people fall into two opposing camps.Another outcome is ________,which means that people attach little value to the offers of the opposition.

Accepted Answer

A)  reactive devaluation; the fundamental attribution error 
B)  polarization; reactive devaluation 
C)  reactive devaluation; polarization 
D)  polarization; the fundamental attribution error 
A)  reactive devaluation; the fundamental attribution error 
B)  polarization; reactive devaluation 
C)  reactive devaluation; polarization 
D)  polarization; the fundamental attribution error

Question 10

According to the textbook,sexual violence can have some long-term detrimental effects on the people who experience it.Women who experience sexual violence are more likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  experience major episodes of depression. 
B)  be at risk for committing suicide. 
C)  both experience major episodes of depression and be at risk for committing suicide. 
D)  None of the answers is correct. 
A)  experience major episodes of depression. 
B)  be at risk for committing suicide. 
C)  both experience major episodes of depression and be at risk for committing suicide. 
D)  None of the answers is correct.

Question 11

The evolutionary perspective holds that stepchildren are more likely to suffer abuse at the hands of stepparents than biological parents because

Accepted Answer

A)  relationships with stepchildren are not as emotionally reinforcing as relationships with biological offspring. 
B)  stepparents must allocate more resources to stepchildren than to biological offspring. 
C)  stepchildren do not enhance stepparents' inclusive fitness. 
D)  relationships with stepchildren do not follow the norm of reciprocity. 
A)  relationships with stepchildren are not as emotionally reinforcing as relationships with biological offspring. 
B)  stepparents must allocate more resources to stepchildren than to biological offspring. 
C)  stepchildren do not enhance stepparents' inclusive fitness. 
D)  relationships with stepchildren do not follow the norm of reciprocity.

Question 12

Haslam and Loughnan (2014)distinguished between two forms of dehumanization.Denial of human ________ occurs when targets are viewed as animals or savages,whereas denial of human ________ occurs when targets are viewed as inanimate entities,such as computers or robots.

Accepted Answer

A)  nature; uniqueness 
B)  uniqueness; nature 
C)  superiority; goodness 
D)  goodness; superiority 
A)  nature; uniqueness 
B)  uniqueness; nature 
C)  superiority; goodness 
D)  goodness; superiority

Question 13

Describe how you might design an anger management intervention based on research on distancing.What types of strategies would you promote,and which ones would you discourage?

Accepted Answer

An anger management intervention based o

Question 14

Angela and her younger brother,Bernie,have a history of fighting.One day,Angela threatens Bernie in order to force him to give up a toy with which she wants to play.Then Bernie gets so angry at her that he screams,"I hate you!" Angela is demonstrating ________ aggression,and Bernie is demonstrating ________ aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  hostile; hostile 
B)  instrumental; hostile 
C)  hostile; instrumental 
D)  instrumental; instrumental 
A)  hostile; hostile 
B)  instrumental; hostile 
C)  hostile; instrumental 
D)  instrumental; instrumental

Question 15

Which of the following statements about forgiveness and reconciliation is most accurate,based on the research described in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reconciliation behaviors such as confessions, apologies, and signs of remorse often trigger forgiveness. 
B)  Reconciliation behaviors are only seen in humans. 
C)  Divorced spouses fare better if they end all communication with one another. 
D)  Reconciliation behaviors are only seen in humans, and reconciliation behaviors such as confessions, apologies, and signs of remorse often trigger forgiveness. 
A)  Reconciliation behaviors such as confessions, apologies, and signs of remorse often trigger forgiveness. 
B)  Reconciliation behaviors are only seen in humans. 
C)  Divorced spouses fare better if they end all communication with one another. 
D)  Reconciliation behaviors are only seen in humans, and reconciliation behaviors such as confessions, apologies, and signs of remorse often trigger forgiveness.

Question 16

Aggression that is motivated by feelings of anger and hostility is called ________ aggression,whereas aggression that is motivated by a desire to gain status or to acquire wealth is called ________ aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  reactive; relational 
B)  instrumental; hostile 
C)  hostile; instrumental 
D)  relational; reactive 
A)  reactive; relational 
B)  instrumental; hostile 
C)  hostile; instrumental 
D)  relational; reactive

Question 17

Describe two characteristics of rape-prone cultures.

Accepted Answer

A rape-prone culture is a culture in whi

Question 18

According to Nisbett and Cohen (1996),cultures of honor are defined by concerns over one's reputation for

Accepted Answer

A)  toughness and machismo. 
B)  communication and reconciliation. 
C)  pacifism and turning the other cheek. 
D)  being a law-abiding citizen. 
A)  toughness and machismo. 
B)  communication and reconciliation. 
C)  pacifism and turning the other cheek. 
D)  being a law-abiding citizen.

Question 19

Explain the concept of inclusive fitness and discuss how this concept may help to account for the higher incidence of aggression against stepchildren than against biological children.

Accepted Answer

Inclusive fitness refers to the fitness

Question 20

How does research on attributional processes help to explain the link between hot weather and aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  People are physiologically aroused by the heat, and the awareness that the heat is the cause of their arousal makes them angry. 
B)  People are physiologically aroused by the heat, and they misattribute this arousal to other, more obvious triggers, such as an irritating romantic partner. 
C)  People are more likely to make dispositional attributions when they are hot. 
D)  People are more likely to make situational attributions when they are hot. 
A)  People are physiologically aroused by the heat, and the awareness that the heat is the cause of their arousal makes them angry. 
B)  People are physiologically aroused by the heat, and they misattribute this arousal to other, more obvious triggers, such as an irritating romantic partner. 
C)  People are more likely to make dispositional attributions when they are hot. 
D)  People are more likely to make situational attributions when they are hot.

Ralph killed his wife in order to collect on a large life insurance policy.This scenario is an example of ________ aggression.

Charlie frequently plays violent video games.Based on the research documented by Anderson and Bushman and their colleagues (2001,2017),which of the following is NOT likely to be true for Charlie?

When groups in conflict are able to communicate,they are more likely to

Anytown,U.S.A.,is experiencing one of its hottest summers ever.For several weeks,the temperature has not dropped below 90 degrees Fahrenheit.These conditions should lead to a(n) in crimes.

Doug Lowenstein,president of the Interactive Digital Software Association,stated in 2000,"There is absolutely no evidence,none,that playing a violent video game leads to aggressive behavior." Research by Anderson and Bushman and their colleagues (2001,2017)suggests that Lowenstein is

Evidence that social rejection triggers a physical threat defense system,which includes the tendency to act aggressively,supports a(n)________ explanation of aggression as a result of social rejection.

About ________ percent of the television programs that children watch depict at least some violence.

Research has found that social rejection activates the same brain regions as those activated when people are

According to the textbook,sexual violence can have some long-term detrimental effects on the people who experience it.Women who experience sexual violence are more likely to

The evolutionary perspective holds that stepchildren are more likely to suffer abuse at the hands of stepparents than biological parents because

Haslam and Loughnan (2014)distinguished between two forms of dehumanization.Denial of human occurs when targets are viewed as animals or savages,whereas denial of human occurs when targets are viewed as inanimate entities,such as computers or robots.

Describe how you might design an anger management intervention based on research on distancing.What types of strategies would you promote,and which ones would you discourage?

Which of the following statements about forgiveness and reconciliation is most accurate,based on the research described in the textbook?

Aggression that is motivated by feelings of anger and hostility is called aggression,whereas aggression that is motivated by a desire to gain status or to acquire wealth is called aggression.

Describe two characteristics of rape-prone cultures.

According to Nisbett and Cohen (1996),cultures of honor are defined by concerns over one's reputation for

Explain the concept of inclusive fitness and discuss how this concept may help to account for the higher incidence of aggression against stepchildren than against biological children.

How does research on attributional processes help to explain the link between hot weather and aggression?

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Ralph killed his wife in order to collect on a large life insurance policy.This scenario is an example of ________ aggression.

Charlie frequently plays violent video games.Based on the research documented by Anderson and Bushman and their colleagues (2001,2017),which of the following is NOT likely to be true for Charlie?

When groups in conflict are able to communicate,they are more likely to

Anytown,U.S.A.,is experiencing one of its hottest summers ever.For several weeks,the temperature has not dropped below 90 degrees Fahrenheit.These conditions should lead to a(n)________ in ________ crimes.

Doug Lowenstein,president of the Interactive Digital Software Association,stated in 2000,"There is absolutely no evidence,none,that playing a violent video game leads to aggressive behavior." Research by Anderson and Bushman and their colleagues (2001,2017)suggests that Lowenstein is

Evidence that social rejection triggers a physical threat defense system,which includes the tendency to act aggressively,supports a(n)________ explanation of aggression as a result of social rejection.

About ________ percent of the television programs that children watch depict at least some violence.

Research has found that social rejection activates the same brain regions as those activated when people are

According to the textbook,sexual violence can have some long-term detrimental effects on the people who experience it.Women who experience sexual violence are more likely to

The evolutionary perspective holds that stepchildren are more likely to suffer abuse at the hands of stepparents than biological parents because

Haslam and Loughnan (2014)distinguished between two forms of dehumanization.Denial of human ________ occurs when targets are viewed as animals or savages,whereas denial of human ________ occurs when targets are viewed as inanimate entities,such as computers or robots.

Describe how you might design an anger management intervention based on research on distancing.What types of strategies would you promote,and which ones would you discourage?

Which of the following statements about forgiveness and reconciliation is most accurate,based on the research described in the textbook?

Aggression that is motivated by feelings of anger and hostility is called ________ aggression,whereas aggression that is motivated by a desire to gain status or to acquire wealth is called ________ aggression.

Describe two characteristics of rape-prone cultures.

According to Nisbett and Cohen (1996),cultures of honor are defined by concerns over one's reputation for

Explain the concept of inclusive fitness and discuss how this concept may help to account for the higher incidence of aggression against stepchildren than against biological children.

How does research on attributional processes help to explain the link between hot weather and aggression?

An Invitation to Social Psychology

The Methods of Social Psychology

The Social Self

Social Cognition: Thinking About

Social Attribution: Explaining Behavior

Emotion

Attitudes, Behavior, and Rationalization

Persuasion

Social Influence

Relationships and Attraction

Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Groups

Altruism and Cooperation

Application Module 1 : Social Psychology and Health

Application Module 2 : Social Psychology and Educatio

Application Module 3 :social Psychology and the Law

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Anytown,U.S.A.,is experiencing one of its hottest summers ever.For several weeks,the temperature has not dropped below 90 degrees Fahrenheit.These conditions should lead to a(n) in crimes.

Haslam and Loughnan (2014)distinguished between two forms of dehumanization.Denial of human occurs when targets are viewed as animals or savages,whereas denial of human occurs when targets are viewed as inanimate entities,such as computers or robots.

Aggression that is motivated by feelings of anger and hostility is called aggression,whereas aggression that is motivated by a desire to gain status or to acquire wealth is called aggression.