Question 1

_________________ is harm done to another person that is elicited in response to some negative emotion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Instrumental aggression 
B)  Violent aggression 
C)  Physical aggression 
D)  Affective aggression 
A)  Instrumental aggression 
B)  Violent aggression 
C)  Physical aggression 
D)  Affective aggression D

Question 2

In general, people will ________ when some impediment prevents aggressing against the original source of frustration.

Accepted Answer

A)  exercise self-control 
B)  experience increased death anxiety 
C)  displace aggression 
D)  become extremely violent 
A)  exercise self-control 
B)  experience increased death anxiety 
C)  displace aggression 
D)  become extremely violent C

Question 3

Michael physically abuses his wife. He has a history of violent behavior and has always struggled with controlling his impulses. Which type of abuser is Michael?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychopathic 
B)  undercontrolled 
C)  overcontrolled 
D)  borderline 
A)  psychopathic 
B)  undercontrolled 
C)  overcontrolled 
D)  borderline A

Question 4

Multisystematic therapy is a type of therapy aimed at helping reduce aggression by:

Accepted Answer

A)  focusing on what drives people to aggress. 
B)  reducing people's exposure to violent media. 
C)  targeting narcissistic tendencies. 
D)  providing a cathartic outlet. 
A)  focusing on what drives people to aggress. 
B)  reducing people's exposure to violent media. 
C)  targeting narcissistic tendencies. 
D)  providing a cathartic outlet.

Question 5

Imagine you are to give a presentation to a group of parents on the influence of playing violent video games on aggression. Discuss what you would say in your presentation regarding the scientific research linking violent media to aggression.

Accepted Answer

Good evening, parents. Thank you for tak

Question 6

_________________ is the tendency for the presence of firearms to increase the likelihood of aggression, especially when people are frustrated.

Accepted Answer

A)  The weapons effect 
B)  Displacement 
C)  The priming effect 
D)  Hostile aggression 
A)  The weapons effect 
B)  Displacement 
C)  The priming effect 
D)  Hostile aggression

Question 7

Evan thinks that the world would be a much better place if he ruled it. Evan is probably high in the trait of__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  narcissism 
B)  agreeableness 
C)  neuroticism 
D)  impulsivity 
A)  narcissism 
B)  agreeableness 
C)  neuroticism 
D)  impulsivity

Question 8

What does research on twin pairs suggest about the nature of aggression? Discuss one study from the text.

Accepted Answer

Research on twins has found th

Question 9

What is alcohol myopia?

Accepted Answer

It is a phenomenon that reflec

Question 10

Alcohol is involved in about ________ of all violent crimes and sexual assaults.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  50% 
D)  80% 
A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  50% 
D)  80%

Question 11

Low levels of serotonin are:

Accepted Answer

A)  not associated with aggression. 
B)  are associated with low levels of aggression. 
C)  are associated with high levels of aggression. 
D)  the sole determinant of aggressive personality. 
A)  not associated with aggression. 
B)  are associated with low levels of aggression. 
C)  are associated with high levels of aggression. 
D)  the sole determinant of aggressive personality.

Question 12

Describe the idea of a culture of honor. Discuss the historical influences on the development of the culture of honor.

Accepted Answer

A culture of honor is a cultural worldvi

Question 13

Imagine you are serving as a consultant for an organization that wants to put forward legislation in favor of gun control. Discuss research that you could provide to help make the case for increased gun control.

Accepted Answer

As a consultant for an organization advo

Question 14

Narcissism is a trait that reflects:

Accepted Answer

A)  high communal goals. 
B)  greater empathy for others. 
C)  a grandiose but fragile view of self. 
D)  high implicit self-esteem. 
A)  high communal goals. 
B)  greater empathy for others. 
C)  a grandiose but fragile view of self. 
D)  high implicit self-esteem.

Question 15

Discuss how aggressive tendencies influence the effects of playing violent video games on aggression. Discuss one study that supports your discussion.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that exposur

Question 16

_________________ is any physical or verbal behavior that is intended to harm another person or persons (or any living thing).

Accepted Answer

A)  Displacement 
B)  Frustration 
C)  Aggression 
D)  Violence 
A)  Displacement 
B)  Frustration 
C)  Aggression 
D)  Violence

Question 17

Playing prosocial video games:

Accepted Answer

A)  increases aggressive cognitions. 
B)  decreases aggressive cognitions. 
C)  has no impact on aggressive cognitions. 
D)  increases violent behavior. 
A)  increases aggressive cognitions. 
B)  decreases aggressive cognitions. 
C)  has no impact on aggressive cognitions. 
D)  increases violent behavior.

Question 18

For something to be labeled as aggression it has to be__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  intentional 
B)  violent 
C)  physical 
D)  painful 
A)  intentional 
B)  violent 
C)  physical 
D)  painful

Question 19

Increasing self-awareness tends to:

Accepted Answer

A)  increase aggression. 
B)  increase anger. 
C)  decrease aggression. 
D)  decrease self-control. 
A)  increase aggression. 
B)  increase anger. 
C)  decrease aggression. 
D)  decrease self-control.

Question 20

How is serotonin associated with aggression? How does varying levels of serotonin increase or decrease aggression?

Accepted Answer

Low levels of serotonin are associated w

_________________ is harm done to another person that is elicited in response to some negative emotion.

In general, people will ________ when some impediment prevents aggressing against the original source of frustration.

Michael physically abuses his wife. He has a history of violent behavior and has always struggled with controlling his impulses. Which type of abuser is Michael?

Multisystematic therapy is a type of therapy aimed at helping reduce aggression by:

Imagine you are to give a presentation to a group of parents on the influence of playing violent video games on aggression. Discuss what you would say in your presentation regarding the scientific research linking violent media to aggression.

_________________ is the tendency for the presence of firearms to increase the likelihood of aggression, especially when people are frustrated.

Evan thinks that the world would be a much better place if he ruled it. Evan is probably high in the trait of__________.

What does research on twin pairs suggest about the nature of aggression? Discuss one study from the text.

What is alcohol myopia?

Alcohol is involved in about ________ of all violent crimes and sexual assaults.

Low levels of serotonin are:

Describe the idea of a culture of honor. Discuss the historical influences on the development of the culture of honor.

Imagine you are serving as a consultant for an organization that wants to put forward legislation in favor of gun control. Discuss research that you could provide to help make the case for increased gun control.

Narcissism is a trait that reflects:

Discuss how aggressive tendencies influence the effects of playing violent video games on aggression. Discuss one study that supports your discussion.

_________________ is any physical or verbal behavior that is intended to harm another person or persons (or any living thing).

Playing prosocial video games:

For something to be labeled as aggression it has to be__________.

Increasing self-awareness tends to:

How is serotonin associated with aggression? How does varying levels of serotonin increase or decrease aggression?

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_________________ is harm done to another person that is elicited in response to some negative emotion.

In general, people will ________ when some impediment prevents aggressing against the original source of frustration.

Michael physically abuses his wife. He has a history of violent behavior and has always struggled with controlling his impulses. Which type of abuser is Michael?

Multisystematic therapy is a type of therapy aimed at helping reduce aggression by:

Imagine you are to give a presentation to a group of parents on the influence of playing violent video games on aggression. Discuss what you would say in your presentation regarding the scientific research linking violent media to aggression.

_________________ is the tendency for the presence of firearms to increase the likelihood of aggression, especially when people are frustrated.

Evan thinks that the world would be a much better place if he ruled it. Evan is probably high in the trait of__________.

What does research on twin pairs suggest about the nature of aggression? Discuss one study from the text.

What is alcohol myopia?

Alcohol is involved in about ________ of all violent crimes and sexual assaults.

Low levels of serotonin are:

Describe the idea of a culture of honor. Discuss the historical influences on the development of the culture of honor.

Imagine you are serving as a consultant for an organization that wants to put forward legislation in favor of gun control. Discuss research that you could provide to help make the case for increased gun control.

Narcissism is a trait that reflects:

Discuss how aggressive tendencies influence the effects of playing violent video games on aggression. Discuss one study that supports your discussion.

_________________ is any physical or verbal behavior that is intended to harm another person or persons (or any living thing).

Playing prosocial video games:

For something to be labeled as aggression it has to be__________.

Increasing self-awareness tends to:

How is serotonin associated with aggression? How does varying levels of serotonin increase or decrease aggression?

The Revealing Science of Social Psychology

Fundamentals of Social Behavior

The Core Elements of Social Cognition

Thinking About People and Events

The Nature, Origins, and Functions of the Self

The Key Self-Motives: Consistency, Esteem, Presentation, and Growth

Social Influence

Persuasion, Attitudes, and Behavior

Group Processes

Understanding Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination

Responding to and Reducing Prejudice

Prosocial Behavior

Interpersonal Attraction

Close Relationships

Filters