Question 1

From a social learning perspective, how should Maggie and Nelson teach their daughter to stop throwing things when she is angry?

Accepted Answer

A)  ignore her angry outbursts and praise nonaggressive behaviors 
B)  threaten harsh punishments like taking her toys away 
C)  spank her every time she behaves aggressively 
D)  yell at her until she stops 
A)  ignore her angry outbursts and praise nonaggressive behaviors 
B)  threaten harsh punishments like taking her toys away 
C)  spank her every time she behaves aggressively 
D)  yell at her until she stops

Question 2

Juanita is upset with Rose, so during a social gathering she verbally cuts Rose down in front of others. Juanita's behavior exemplifies

Accepted Answer

A)  assertion. 
B)  manipulation. 
C)  aggression. 
D)  submission. 
A)  assertion. 
B)  manipulation. 
C)  aggression. 
D)  submission.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of desensitization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allison, who watches a lot of boxing, "doesn't mind" seeing people in a fist fight 
B)  Brian, who watches a lot of pornography, thinks women really want to be "taken" 
C)  Steve, who watches a lot of Sesame Street, thinks sharing is important 
D)  Kim, who believes that if someone pushes you, you need to fight back 
A)  Allison, who watches a lot of boxing, "doesn't mind" seeing people in a fist fight 
B)  Brian, who watches a lot of pornography, thinks women really want to be "taken" 
C)  Steve, who watches a lot of Sesame Street, thinks sharing is important 
D)  Kim, who believes that if someone pushes you, you need to fight back

Question 4

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 5

Bushman (2002) let angry research participants retaliate against the person who angered them. Participants who _____ before being allowed to retaliate were LEAST aggressive.

Accepted Answer

A)  did not hit a punching bag 
B)  hit a punching bag while thinking about the person who angered 
C)  hit a punching bag while thinking about physical fitness 
D)  watched violent TV 
A)  did not hit a punching bag 
B)  hit a punching bag while thinking about the person who angered 
C)  hit a punching bag while thinking about physical fitness 
D)  watched violent TV

Question 6

_____ are especially vulnerable to displaced aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  Older adults 
B)  Teenagers 
C)  Outgroup targets 
D)  Family members 
A)  Older adults 
B)  Teenagers 
C)  Outgroup targets 
D)  Family members

Question 7

Viewing sexually violent movies _____ men to brutality and results in _____ for domestic violence victims.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensitizes; less sympathy 
B)  sensitizes; more sympathy 
C)  desensitizes; less sympathy 
D)  desensitizes; more sympathy 
A)  sensitizes; less sympathy 
B)  sensitizes; more sympathy 
C)  desensitizes; less sympathy 
D)  desensitizes; more sympathy

Question 8

_____ aggression springs from anger, and its only goal is to injure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Manipulative 
B)  Duplicitous 
C)  Hostile 
D)  Instrumental 
A)  Manipulative 
B)  Duplicitous 
C)  Hostile 
D)  Instrumental

Question 9

Fourteen-year-old Kevin frequently watches violent television programs. In the context of altered perceptions, this will most likely lead him to

Accepted Answer

A)  experience more distress at the sight of teens fighting on the streets. 
B)  underestimate the actual frequency of violent crimes in the world. 
C)  become more interested in resolving the conflict between two of his personal friends. 
D)  become more fearful of being personally assaulted. 
A)  experience more distress at the sight of teens fighting on the streets. 
B)  underestimate the actual frequency of violent crimes in the world. 
C)  become more interested in resolving the conflict between two of his personal friends. 
D)  become more fearful of being personally assaulted.

Question 10

The study of neural influences on aggression has indicated that

Accepted Answer

A)  one specific region of the brain controls aggression. 
B)  activating the amygdala can facilitate aggressive outbursts in humans. 
C)  activating the occipital lobe can cause a tyrant monkey to be more docile. 
D)  activating the frontal lobe can trigger aggressive behavior. 
A)  one specific region of the brain controls aggression. 
B)  activating the amygdala can facilitate aggressive outbursts in humans. 
C)  activating the occipital lobe can cause a tyrant monkey to be more docile. 
D)  activating the frontal lobe can trigger aggressive behavior.

Question 11

Peter, a cashier at a local grocery store, was berated at work by his manager. He comes home from work and promptly yells at his wife and kicks the cat. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  displacement. 
B)  catharsis. 
C)  relative deprivation. 
D)  cyberbullying. 
A)  displacement. 
B)  catharsis. 
C)  relative deprivation. 
D)  cyberbullying.

Question 12

Increased aggressive behaviors are predicted by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the presence of weapons. 
B)  anonymity. 
C)  silent sulking. 
D)  group interaction. 
A)  the presence of weapons. 
B)  anonymity. 
C)  silent sulking. 
D)  group interaction.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  anger in causing aggression. 
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)  anger in causing aggression. 
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 14

The frustration-aggression theory suggests that frustration

Accepted Answer

A)  doesn't lead to aggression after all. 
B)  reduces aggression more than it stimulates it. 
C)  triggers a readiness to aggress. 
D)  works by triggering the fight-or-flight regions of the brain. 
A)  doesn't lead to aggression after all. 
B)  reduces aggression more than it stimulates it. 
C)  triggers a readiness to aggress. 
D)  works by triggering the fight-or-flight regions of the brain.

Question 15

Kevin is very thirsty as he walks to class so he is thrilled to pass a vending machine. When the machine malfunctions and keeps his money without delivering his drink, Kevin will likely feel

Accepted Answer

A)  humiliated. 
B)  assertive. 
C)  frustrated. 
D)  instinctive. 
A)  humiliated. 
B)  assertive. 
C)  frustrated. 
D)  instinctive.

Question 16

According to Gentile and Anderson (2003), "The scientific debate over whether media violence has an effect _____."

Accepted Answer

A)  has just begun 
B)  is an up-and-coming topic of inquiry 
C)  is basically over 
D)  is debatable 
A)  has just begun 
B)  is an up-and-coming topic of inquiry 
C)  is basically over 
D)  is debatable

Question 17

The frustration-aggression theory is designed to explain

Accepted Answer

A)  hostile aggression. 
B)  instrumental aggression. 
C)  both hostile and instrumental aggression. 
D)  neither hostile nor instrumental aggression. 
A)  hostile aggression. 
B)  instrumental aggression. 
C)  both hostile and instrumental aggression. 
D)  neither hostile nor instrumental aggression.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about aggression is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aversive experiences, including frustrations, discomfort, and pain can influence aggression. 
B)  Arousal from any source, including physical exercise or sexual stimulation, can be transformed into anger. 
C)  Aggression cues, such as a gun, increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior. 
D)  Repeatedly playing violent video games does not increase aggressive thinking. 
A)  Aversive experiences, including frustrations, discomfort, and pain can influence aggression. 
B)  Arousal from any source, including physical exercise or sexual stimulation, can be transformed into anger. 
C)  Aggression cues, such as a gun, increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior. 
D)  Repeatedly playing violent video games does not increase aggressive thinking.

Question 19

The prefrontal cortex in antisocial men is _____ percent less active than that of the everyday "normal" person.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  14 
D)  20 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  14 
D)  20

Question 20

According to Berkowitz (1989), the frustration-aggression relationship is mediated by the role of

Accepted Answer

A)  gender. 
B)  age. 
C)  anger. 
D)  neurotransmitters. 
A)  gender. 
B)  age. 
C)  anger. 
D)  neurotransmitters.

From a social learning perspective, how should Maggie and Nelson teach their daughter to stop throwing things when she is angry?

Juanita is upset with Rose, so during a social gathering she verbally cuts Rose down in front of others. Juanita's behavior exemplifies

Which of the following is an example of desensitization?

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

Bushman (2002) let angry research participants retaliate against the person who angered them. Participants who _____ before being allowed to retaliate were LEAST aggressive.

_____ are especially vulnerable to displaced aggression.

Viewing sexually violent movies _ men to brutality and results in _ for domestic violence victims.

_____ aggression springs from anger, and its only goal is to injure.

Fourteen-year-old Kevin frequently watches violent television programs. In the context of altered perceptions, this will most likely lead him to

The study of neural influences on aggression has indicated that

Peter, a cashier at a local grocery store, was berated at work by his manager. He comes home from work and promptly yells at his wife and kicks the cat. This is an example of

Increased aggressive behaviors are predicted by all of the following EXCEPT

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

The frustration-aggression theory suggests that frustration

Kevin is very thirsty as he walks to class so he is thrilled to pass a vending machine. When the machine malfunctions and keeps his money without delivering his drink, Kevin will likely feel

According to Gentile and Anderson (2003), "The scientific debate over whether media violence has an effect _____."

The frustration-aggression theory is designed to explain

Which of the following statements about aggression is FALSE?

The prefrontal cortex in antisocial men is _____ percent less active than that of the everyday "normal" person.

According to Berkowitz (1989), the frustration-aggression relationship is mediated by the role of

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From a social learning perspective, how should Maggie and Nelson teach their daughter to stop throwing things when she is angry?

Juanita is upset with Rose, so during a social gathering she verbally cuts Rose down in front of others. Juanita's behavior exemplifies

Which of the following is an example of desensitization?

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

Bushman (2002) let angry research participants retaliate against the person who angered them. Participants who _____ before being allowed to retaliate were LEAST aggressive.

_____ are especially vulnerable to displaced aggression.

Viewing sexually violent movies _____ men to brutality and results in _____ for domestic violence victims.

_____ aggression springs from anger, and its only goal is to injure.

Fourteen-year-old Kevin frequently watches violent television programs. In the context of altered perceptions, this will most likely lead him to

The study of neural influences on aggression has indicated that

Peter, a cashier at a local grocery store, was berated at work by his manager. He comes home from work and promptly yells at his wife and kicks the cat. This is an example of

Increased aggressive behaviors are predicted by all of the following EXCEPT

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

The frustration-aggression theory suggests that frustration

Kevin is very thirsty as he walks to class so he is thrilled to pass a vending machine. When the machine malfunctions and keeps his money without delivering his drink, Kevin will likely feel

According to Gentile and Anderson (2003), "The scientific debate over whether media violence has an effect _____."

The frustration-aggression theory is designed to explain

Which of the following statements about aggression is FALSE?

The prefrontal cortex in antisocial men is _____ percent less active than that of the everyday "normal" person.

According to Berkowitz (1989), the frustration-aggression relationship is mediated by the role of

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Viewing sexually violent movies _ men to brutality and results in _ for domestic violence victims.