Question 1

The idea that aggression is instinctive fails to account for:

Accepted Answer

A) silent and social aggression in animals. 
B) the variations in aggressiveness from culture to culture. 
C) the biochemical influences on aggression. 
D) the unprovoked outbursts of aggression. 
A) silent and social aggression in animals. 
B) the variations in aggressiveness from culture to culture. 
C) the biochemical influences on aggression. 
D) the unprovoked outbursts of aggression.

Question 2

A person kicking the wall after losing a game of poker is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) regression. 
B) displacement. 
C) relative deprivation. 
D) the weapons effect. 
A) regression. 
B) displacement. 
C) relative deprivation. 
D) the weapons effect.

Question 3

In the context of the influences on aggression,identify a true statement about arousal.

Accepted Answer

A) States of arousal can be interpreted only in a single way. 
B) Arousal fuels and triggers emotions. 
C) States of arousal are independent of their contexts. 
D) Arousal is an absolute emotionally undifferentiated state. 
A) States of arousal can be interpreted only in a single way. 
B) Arousal fuels and triggers emotions. 
C) States of arousal are independent of their contexts. 
D) Arousal is an absolute emotionally undifferentiated state.

Question 4

Bandura's famous study on the social learning theory explored children's aggressive behaviors:

Accepted Answer

A) after watching an adult beat an inflatable doll. 
B) when they played on a hot playground. 
C) after playing violent video games. 
D) when they were with their family versus peers. 
A) after watching an adult beat an inflatable doll. 
B) when they played on a hot playground. 
C) after playing violent video games. 
D) when they were with their family versus peers.

Question 5

Oscar gets drunk at a party and starts arguing with one of the other guests that death penalty is better than capital punishment.The other guest holds a contrasting view about the topic.They get into a heated argument.Oscar gets angry and shoves the other person to injure him.In the context of psychology,this scenario illustrates ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the third-person effect 
B) hostile aggression 
C) cognitive priming 
D) the insufficient justification effect 
A) the third-person effect 
B) hostile aggression 
C) cognitive priming 
D) the insufficient justification effect

Question 6

The perception that one is less well-off than others with whom one compares oneself is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) the adaptation level phenomenon. 
B) relative deprivation. 
C) social ostracism. 
D) the unjust-world principle. 
A) the adaptation level phenomenon. 
B) relative deprivation. 
C) social ostracism. 
D) the unjust-world principle.

Question 7

Jason fights with young children on the school playground to gain the attention and respect of his friends.This most clearly suggests that his aggression is:

Accepted Answer

A) the result of frustration. 
B) instinctual in nature. 
C) a learned response. 
D) the result of displacement. 
A) the result of frustration. 
B) instinctual in nature. 
C) a learned response. 
D) the result of displacement.

Question 8

Research by Gesch et al.(2002)showed that prisoners who received nutritional supplements were involved in ________ violent incidents than those in the placebo group.

Accepted Answer

A) 35% more 
B) 35% fewer 
C) 15% more 
D) 15% fewer 
A) 35% more 
B) 35% fewer 
C) 15% more 
D) 15% fewer

Question 9

Research on the effects of video games report a ________ relationship between playing violent games and the frequency of arguments with teachers.

Accepted Answer

A) positive 
B) slightly negative 
C) neutral 
D) significantly negative 
A) positive 
B) slightly negative 
C) neutral 
D) significantly negative

Question 10

Lukas,a 25-year-old,is an alcoholic.Whenever he gets drunk or needs money,he hits his parents and shoves them.He does not even spare his pet dog and often throws him from a height.In the context of psychology,this scenario illustrates ________.

Accepted Answer

A) physical aggression 
B) social aggression 
C) social loafing 
D) gender narcissism 
A) physical aggression 
B) social aggression 
C) social loafing 
D) gender narcissism

Question 11

In the context of aggression as a biological phenomenon,status-based aggression helps explain why aggression is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) unrelated to the competition for mates 
B) independent of one's social status 
C) frequently demonstrated by middle-aged people 
D) highest during adolescence and early adulthood 
A) unrelated to the competition for mates 
B) independent of one's social status 
C) frequently demonstrated by middle-aged people 
D) highest during adolescence and early adulthood

The idea that aggression is instinctive fails to account for:

A person kicking the wall after losing a game of poker is an example of:

In the context of the influences on aggression,identify a true statement about arousal.

Bandura's famous study on the social learning theory explored children's aggressive behaviors:

The perception that one is less well-off than others with whom one compares oneself is referred to as:

Jason fights with young children on the school playground to gain the attention and respect of his friends.This most clearly suggests that his aggression is:

Research by Gesch et al.(2002)showed that prisoners who received nutritional supplements were involved in ________ violent incidents than those in the placebo group.

Research on the effects of video games report a ________ relationship between playing violent games and the frequency of arguments with teachers.

Lukas,a 25-year-old,is an alcoholic.Whenever he gets drunk or needs money,he hits his parents and shoves them.He does not even spare his pet dog and often throws him from a height.In the context of psychology,this scenario illustrates ________.

In the context of aggression as a biological phenomenon,status-based aggression helps explain why aggression is ________.

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Exam 10: Aggression: Hurting Others

The idea that aggression is instinctive fails to account for:

A person kicking the wall after losing a game of poker is an example of:

In the context of the influences on aggression,identify a true statement about arousal.

Bandura's famous study on the social learning theory explored children's aggressive behaviors:

The perception that one is less well-off than others with whom one compares oneself is referred to as:

Jason fights with young children on the school playground to gain the attention and respect of his friends.This most clearly suggests that his aggression is:

Research by Gesch et al.(2002)showed that prisoners who received nutritional supplements were involved in ________ violent incidents than those in the placebo group.

Research on the effects of video games report a ________ relationship between playing violent games and the frequency of arguments with teachers.

Lukas,a 25-year-old,is an alcoholic.Whenever he gets drunk or needs money,he hits his parents and shoves them.He does not even spare his pet dog and often throws him from a height.In the context of psychology,this scenario illustrates ________.

In the context of aggression as a biological phenomenon,status-based aggression helps explain why aggression is ________.

Introducing Social Psychology

The Self in a Social World

Social Beliefs and Judgments

Behavior and Attitudes

Genes, Culture, and Gender

Conformity and Obedience

Persuasion

Group Influence

Prejudice: Disliking Others

Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others

Helping

Conflict and Peacemaking

Social Psychology in the Clinic

Social Psychology in Court

Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

Filters