Question 1

Identify and discuss the five consistent effects that have been found about the effects of playing violent video games.

Accepted Answer

1. Desensitization to violence: One cons

Question 2

What is aggression? Based on your own experiences, give an example of hostile aggression and an example of instrumental aggression.

Accepted Answer

Aggression is a behavior that is intende

Question 3

___________ aggression in humans appears to parallel __________ aggression in animals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hostile; silent 
B)  Hostile; social 
C)  Instrumental; social 
D)  Social; silent 
A)  Hostile; silent 
B)  Hostile; social 
C)  Instrumental; social 
D)  Social; silent

Question 4

Becky has just had a frustrating day in her university classes and while she knows she shouldn't behave aggressively towards her professors, she is angry and ends up taking this out on someone else. Which of the following individuals is Becky most likely to displace her aggression towards?

Accepted Answer

A)  A lady at the grocery store that is holding up the line by counting out her pennies. 
B)  Her boyfriend who comes over for dinner and surprises her with flowers. 
C)  A fellow student in one of her classes that annoys her by asking for her notes. 
D)  Her 6-year old sister who made a mess in her room while she was at school. 
A)  A lady at the grocery store that is holding up the line by counting out her pennies. 
B)  Her boyfriend who comes over for dinner and surprises her with flowers. 
C)  A fellow student in one of her classes that annoys her by asking for her notes. 
D)  Her 6-year old sister who made a mess in her room while she was at school.

Question 5

Anderson (2003, 2004) encourages parents to discover what their kids are ingesting and to ensure that their media diet is healthy, because

Accepted Answer

A)  violent media influences aggressive tendencies. 
B)  violent media influences behaviour. 
C)  violent media influences attitudes. 
D)  all of these choices. 
A)  violent media influences aggressive tendencies. 
B)  violent media influences behaviour. 
C)  violent media influences attitudes. 
D)  all of these choices.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  the adaptation level phenomenon. 
B)  relative deprivation. 
C)  Parkinson's second law. 
D)  the unjust-world principle. 
A)  the adaptation level phenomenon. 
B)  relative deprivation. 
C)  Parkinson's second law. 
D)  the unjust-world principle.

Question 7

Research reports that _______ of juveniles in detention did not grow up with two parents.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  50% 
C)  70% 
D)  88% 
A)  10% 
B)  50% 
C)  70% 
D)  88%

Question 8

According to the text, a dynamic salesperson who is self-assured, energetic, and "go-getting" on the sales floor should be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  instrumentally aggressive. 
B)  manipulative. 
C)  aggressive. 
D)  assertive. 
A)  instrumentally aggressive. 
B)  manipulative. 
C)  aggressive. 
D)  assertive.

Question 9

In 2002, the video game industry celebrated its thirtieth birthday. In one survey of fourth graders, 59% of girls and 73% of boys reported their favourite games as ______ ones.

Accepted Answer

A)  violent 
B)  non-violent 
C)  Neither A or B 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  violent 
B)  non-violent 
C)  Neither A or B 
D)  Both A and B

Question 10

Laboratory studies have found that ___________ people's serotonin levels ____________ their responsiveness to aversive events and willingness to deliver electric shocks.

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing; increases 
B)  increasing; decreases 
C)  decreasing; increases 
D)  decreasing; decreases 
A)  increasing; increases 
B)  increasing; decreases 
C)  decreasing; increases 
D)  decreasing; decreases

Question 11

Which of the following would be the best advice to give parents who are concerned about the frequent aggressive outbursts of their eight-year-old daughter?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Encourage your daughter to express her anger by attacking an old piece of furniture specifically set aside for that purpose." 
B)  "Spank your daughter for temper tantrums as well as for fighting with her brother." 
C)  "Make a point of rewarding and praising your daughter whenever she is socially cooperative and helpful." 
D)  "Encourage your daughter to play video games so she can release her anger without hurting anyone." 
A)  "Encourage your daughter to express her anger by attacking an old piece of furniture specifically set aside for that purpose." 
B)  "Spank your daughter for temper tantrums as well as for fighting with her brother." 
C)  "Make a point of rewarding and praising your daughter whenever she is socially cooperative and helpful." 
D)  "Encourage your daughter to play video games so she can release her anger without hurting anyone."

Question 12

In a revision of frustration-aggression theory, Berkowitz emphasized the importance of

Accepted Answer

A)  aggressive cues, such as weapons. 
B)  the role of biochemical influences, such as alcohol. 
C)  relative deprivation and the adaptation level phenomenon. 
D)  catharsis as a reducer of frustration. 
A)  aggressive cues, such as weapons. 
B)  the role of biochemical influences, such as alcohol. 
C)  relative deprivation and the adaptation level phenomenon. 
D)  catharsis as a reducer of frustration.

Question 13

Researchers have found that in both the laboratory and real-world contexts, increased aggression is predicted by

Accepted Answer

A)  the presence of weapons. 
B)  male actors. 
C)  group interaction. 
D)  all of these choices 
A)  the presence of weapons. 
B)  male actors. 
C)  group interaction. 
D)  all of these choices

Question 14

Which of the following has been found to be an effect of modelling sexual violence in movies and television?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women are more likely to believe rape is a serious crime 
B)  Men become more accepting of violence against women 
C)  Women become more aggressive toward other women 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  Women are more likely to believe rape is a serious crime 
B)  Men become more accepting of violence against women 
C)  Women become more aggressive toward other women 
D)  All of these choices

Question 15

A study of Ontario rapists, child molesters, and non-sexual offenders found that

Accepted Answer

A)  non-sexual offenders used pornography more than rapists and child molesters, and they used it as an outlet to release their sexual tensions. 
B)  rapists and child molesters used pornography much more than men who were not sexual offenders. 
C)  pornography was not used widely in these populations, only serial killers show excessive rates of pornographic exposure. 
D)  pornography is used widely regardless of the type of criminal you are. 
A)  non-sexual offenders used pornography more than rapists and child molesters, and they used it as an outlet to release their sexual tensions. 
B)  rapists and child molesters used pornography much more than men who were not sexual offenders. 
C)  pornography was not used widely in these populations, only serial killers show excessive rates of pornographic exposure. 
D)  pornography is used widely regardless of the type of criminal you are.

Question 16

Imagine that researchers have come up with a new substance called sumense, which decreases people's self-awareness and reduces their ability to consider the consequences of their actions. What effect do you expect sumense would have on adolescents' aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no reason to believe it would have any effect. 
B)  Sumense would likely enhance aggression. 
C)  Sumense would likely decrease aggression. 
D)  Sumense would decrease aggressiveness of young males. 
A)  There is no reason to believe it would have any effect. 
B)  Sumense would likely enhance aggression. 
C)  Sumense would likely decrease aggression. 
D)  Sumense would decrease aggressiveness of young males.

Question 17

Given what we know about the causes of aggression and the factors that contribute to its expression, suggest five strategies for reducing aggression in our society.

Accepted Answer

1. Promote empathy and emotional intelli

Question 18

Research on neural, genetic, and biochemical influences on aggression suggest that

Accepted Answer

A)  aggression is inevitable in some individuals. 
B)  violent behaviour is biologically programmed into human nature. 
C)  biological influences predispose some people more than others to react aggressively to conflict. 
D)  none of these choices. 
A)  aggression is inevitable in some individuals. 
B)  violent behaviour is biologically programmed into human nature. 
C)  biological influences predispose some people more than others to react aggressively to conflict. 
D)  none of these choices.

Question 19

Although most abused children do not become criminals or abusive parents, ___________ do later abuse their own children.

Accepted Answer

A)  20% 
B)  30% 
C)  40% 
D)  50% 
A)  20% 
B)  30% 
C)  40% 
D)  50%

Question 20

In contrast to Freud's view of aggression, Lorenz argued that

Accepted Answer

A)  aggression is innate. 
B)  aggression can be adaptive rather than self-destructive. 
C)  aggression is biologically influenced but is not instinctive. 
D)  aggression is socially learned. 
A)  aggression is innate. 
B)  aggression can be adaptive rather than self-destructive. 
C)  aggression is biologically influenced but is not instinctive. 
D)  aggression is socially learned.

Identify and discuss the five consistent effects that have been found about the effects of playing violent video games.

What is aggression? Based on your own experiences, give an example of hostile aggression and an example of instrumental aggression.

_ aggression in humans appears to parallel aggression in animals.

Becky has just had a frustrating day in her university classes and while she knows she shouldn't behave aggressively towards her professors, she is angry and ends up taking this out on someone else. Which of the following individuals is Becky most likely to displace her aggression towards?

Anderson (2003, 2004) encourages parents to discover what their kids are ingesting and to ensure that their media diet is healthy, because

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

Research reports that _______ of juveniles in detention did not grow up with two parents.

According to the text, a dynamic salesperson who is self-assured, energetic, and "go-getting" on the sales floor should be described as

In 2002, the video game industry celebrated its thirtieth birthday. In one survey of fourth graders, 59% of girls and 73% of boys reported their favourite games as ______ ones.

Laboratory studies have found that _ people's serotonin levels __ their responsiveness to aversive events and willingness to deliver electric shocks.

Which of the following would be the best advice to give parents who are concerned about the frequent aggressive outbursts of their eight-year-old daughter?

In a revision of frustration-aggression theory, Berkowitz emphasized the importance of

Researchers have found that in both the laboratory and real-world contexts, increased aggression is predicted by

Which of the following has been found to be an effect of modelling sexual violence in movies and television?

A study of Ontario rapists, child molesters, and non-sexual offenders found that

Imagine that researchers have come up with a new substance called sumense, which decreases people's self-awareness and reduces their ability to consider the consequences of their actions. What effect do you expect sumense would have on adolescents' aggression?

Given what we know about the causes of aggression and the factors that contribute to its expression, suggest five strategies for reducing aggression in our society.

Research on neural, genetic, and biochemical influences on aggression suggest that

Although most abused children do not become criminals or abusive parents, ___________ do later abuse their own children.

In contrast to Freud's view of aggression, Lorenz argued that

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Group Influence

Altruism: Helping Others

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Identify and discuss the five consistent effects that have been found about the effects of playing violent video games.

What is aggression? Based on your own experiences, give an example of hostile aggression and an example of instrumental aggression.

___________ aggression in humans appears to parallel __________ aggression in animals.

Becky has just had a frustrating day in her university classes and while she knows she shouldn't behave aggressively towards her professors, she is angry and ends up taking this out on someone else. Which of the following individuals is Becky most likely to displace her aggression towards?

Anderson (2003, 2004) encourages parents to discover what their kids are ingesting and to ensure that their media diet is healthy, because

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

Research reports that _______ of juveniles in detention did not grow up with two parents.

According to the text, a dynamic salesperson who is self-assured, energetic, and "go-getting" on the sales floor should be described as

In 2002, the video game industry celebrated its thirtieth birthday. In one survey of fourth graders, 59% of girls and 73% of boys reported their favourite games as ______ ones.

Laboratory studies have found that ___________ people's serotonin levels ____________ their responsiveness to aversive events and willingness to deliver electric shocks.

Which of the following would be the best advice to give parents who are concerned about the frequent aggressive outbursts of their eight-year-old daughter?

In a revision of frustration-aggression theory, Berkowitz emphasized the importance of

Researchers have found that in both the laboratory and real-world contexts, increased aggression is predicted by

Which of the following has been found to be an effect of modelling sexual violence in movies and television?

A study of Ontario rapists, child molesters, and non-sexual offenders found that

Imagine that researchers have come up with a new substance called sumense, which decreases people's self-awareness and reduces their ability to consider the consequences of their actions. What effect do you expect sumense would have on adolescents' aggression?

Given what we know about the causes of aggression and the factors that contribute to its expression, suggest five strategies for reducing aggression in our society.

Research on neural, genetic, and biochemical influences on aggression suggest that

Although most abused children do not become criminals or abusive parents, ___________ do later abuse their own children.

In contrast to Freud's view of aggression, Lorenz argued that

Introducing Social Psychology

The Self in a Social World

Social Beliefs and Judgments

Behaviour and Attitudes

Persuasion

Conformity

Group Influence

Altruism: Helping Others

Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others

Sources of Prejudice

Consequences of Prejudice

Social Psychology in Conflict and Peacemaking

Social Psychology in the Clinic

Social Psychology in Court

Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

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_ aggression in humans appears to parallel aggression in animals.

Laboratory studies have found that _ people's serotonin levels __ their responsiveness to aversive events and willingness to deliver electric shocks.