Question 1

A formula for increased antisocial behavior is a combination of:

Accepted Answer

A) high expression of the MAOA gene and a depressed parent 
B) low level of parental monitoring and a genetic predisposition to alcoholism 
C) low expression of the alcoholism gene and parental rejection 
D) high expression of the MAOA gene and low parental monitoring 
A) high expression of the MAOA gene and a depressed parent 
B) low level of parental monitoring and a genetic predisposition to alcoholism 
C) low expression of the alcoholism gene and parental rejection 
D) high expression of the MAOA gene and low parental monitoring B

Question 2

Catharsis is a theory that has been supported as a good way to reduce aggression in children

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

During adolescence, aggression:

Accepted Answer

A) becomes increasingly physical 
B) becomes decreasingly physical for most 
C) relies more on exclusion and other forms of relational aggression 
D) some of the above 
A) becomes increasingly physical 
B) becomes decreasingly physical for most 
C) relies more on exclusion and other forms of relational aggression 
D) some of the above D

Question 4

In regard to stability of aggression:

Accepted Answer

A) aggression is much less stable than a person's intelligence 
B) aggression is as stable as intelligence 
C) aggression is stable only for boys 
D) relational aggression is more stable than physical aggression 
A) aggression is much less stable than a person's intelligence 
B) aggression is as stable as intelligence 
C) aggression is stable only for boys 
D) relational aggression is more stable than physical aggression

Question 5

Research on children's out-of-control aggressive behaviors reveals that __________ is (are) primarily responsible for such conduct:

Accepted Answer

A) child temperament 
B) coercive parenting 
C) families living in violence-prone neighborhoods 
D) all of the above 
A) child temperament 
B) coercive parenting 
C) families living in violence-prone neighborhoods 
D) all of the above

Question 6

Discuss the biological roots of aggression and what role the environment plays in modifying the effects of these factors.

Accepted Answer

Aggression is a complex behavior that is

Question 7

During the elementary school years aggression patterns become:

Accepted Answer

A) increasingly proactive 
B) increasingly reactive 
C) increasingly direct 
D) increasingly physical 
A) increasingly proactive 
B) increasingly reactive 
C) increasingly direct 
D) increasingly physical

Question 8

Boys and girls use of relational aggression is:

Accepted Answer

A) higher for girls than boys 
B) similar in rate of use for boys and girls 
C) higher for boys than girls 
D) higher for girls than boys but only in infancy 
A) higher for girls than boys 
B) similar in rate of use for boys and girls 
C) higher for boys than girls 
D) higher for girls than boys but only in infancy

Question 9

You are advising an adoption agency. To increase the likelihood that a child will not grow up to be aggressive you advise the agency:

Accepted Answer

A) not to worry about the parents' criminal records 
B) to make sure that the biological parent has no criminal record but the background of the adopted parent is irrelevant 
C) to make sure that the adoptive parent has no criminal record but the background of the biological parent is irrelevant 
D) to make sure neither the biological nor the adoptive parents has a criminal record 
A) not to worry about the parents' criminal records 
B) to make sure that the biological parent has no criminal record but the background of the adopted parent is irrelevant 
C) to make sure that the adoptive parent has no criminal record but the background of the biological parent is irrelevant 
D) to make sure neither the biological nor the adoptive parents has a criminal record

Question 10

What are 5 ways that parents, teachers, and/or society can try to control or reduce children's aggression?

Accepted Answer

1. Teach and model positive conflict res

Question 11

What is the role of testosterone in the development of aggression?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone is a steroid hormone that p

Question 12

Describe 3 ways that exposure to media violence affects children's aggressive attitudes and /or behavior

Accepted Answer

Exposure to media violence can affect ch

Question 13

During the preschool period aggression is:

Accepted Answer

A) largely reactive 
B) primarily proactive 
C) increasingly physical 
D) none of the above 
A) largely reactive 
B) primarily proactive 
C) increasingly physical 
D) none of the above

Question 14

List 4 ways in which boys' and girls' aggression patterns differ

Accepted Answer

1. Physical aggression: Boys tend to dis

Question 15

Monitoring of children's activities is:

Accepted Answer

A) an effective way to reduce aggression 
B) an ineffective way to reduce aggression because it builds up child resentment 
C) an effective strategy but only for ill tempered children 
D) is not an effective aggression reduction practice 
A) an effective way to reduce aggression 
B) an ineffective way to reduce aggression because it builds up child resentment 
C) an effective strategy but only for ill tempered children 
D) is not an effective aggression reduction practice

Question 16

According to some theorists, aggression can have adaptive advantages

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Girls and boys are both aggressive but in their own ways. Discuss.

Accepted Answer

Both girls and boys can exhibit aggressi

Question 18

The catharsis hypothesis specifies that:

Accepted Answer

A) finding socially acceptable outlets for hostile impulses will reduce interpersonal aggression 
B) children learn aggression from TV violence 
C) reinforcement of nonaggressive behaviors will reduce interpersonal aggression 
D) parents should never scold children for acting on their natural aggressive impulses 
A) finding socially acceptable outlets for hostile impulses will reduce interpersonal aggression 
B) children learn aggression from TV violence 
C) reinforcement of nonaggressive behaviors will reduce interpersonal aggression 
D) parents should never scold children for acting on their natural aggressive impulses

Question 19

The role of TV violence in increasing children's aggression is:

Accepted Answer

A) evident for physical but not relational aggression 
B) evident only if the child can make a distinction between fantasy and reality 
C) limited to short-term effects 
D) none of the above 
A) evident for physical but not relational aggression 
B) evident only if the child can make a distinction between fantasy and reality 
C) limited to short-term effects 
D) none of the above

Question 20

The evolutionary approach to aggression stresses:

Accepted Answer

A) the adaptive aspects of aggression 
B) the role of instinctual aggressive impulses 
C) the role of media violence 
D) the cognitive rational aspects of aggressive decision making 
A) the adaptive aspects of aggression 
B) the role of instinctual aggressive impulses 
C) the role of media violence 
D) the cognitive rational aspects of aggressive decision making

A formula for increased antisocial behavior is a combination of:

Catharsis is a theory that has been supported as a good way to reduce aggression in children

During adolescence, aggression:

In regard to stability of aggression:

Research on children's out-of-control aggressive behaviors reveals that __________ is (are) primarily responsible for such conduct:

Discuss the biological roots of aggression and what role the environment plays in modifying the effects of these factors.

During the elementary school years aggression patterns become:

Boys and girls use of relational aggression is:

You are advising an adoption agency. To increase the likelihood that a child will not grow up to be aggressive you advise the agency:

What are 5 ways that parents, teachers, and/or society can try to control or reduce children's aggression?

What is the role of testosterone in the development of aggression?

Describe 3 ways that exposure to media violence affects children's aggressive attitudes and /or behavior

During the preschool period aggression is:

List 4 ways in which boys' and girls' aggression patterns differ

Monitoring of children's activities is:

According to some theorists, aggression can have adaptive advantages

Girls and boys are both aggressive but in their own ways. Discuss.

The catharsis hypothesis specifies that:

The role of TV violence in increasing children's aggression is:

The evolutionary approach to aggression stresses:

Introduction: Theories of Social Development

Research Methods: Tools for Discovery

Biological Foundations: Roots in Neurons and Genes

Attachment: Forming Close Relationships

Emotions: Thoughts About Feelings

Self and Other: Getting to Know Me, Getting to Know You

Family: Early and Enduring Influences

Peers: a World of Their Own

Schools Mentors and Media: Connections With Society

Sex and Gender: Vive La Différence

Morality: Knowing Right Doing Good

Policy: Improving Childrens Lives

Overarching Themes: Integrating Social Development

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Exam 12: Aggression: Insult and Injury

A formula for increased antisocial behavior is a combination of:

Catharsis is a theory that has been supported as a good way to reduce aggression in children

During adolescence, aggression:

In regard to stability of aggression:

Research on children's out-of-control aggressive behaviors reveals that __________ is (are) primarily responsible for such conduct:

Discuss the biological roots of aggression and what role the environment plays in modifying the effects of these factors.

During the elementary school years aggression patterns become:

Boys and girls use of relational aggression is:

You are advising an adoption agency. To increase the likelihood that a child will not grow up to be aggressive you advise the agency:

What are 5 ways that parents, teachers, and/or society can try to control or reduce children's aggression?

What is the role of testosterone in the development of aggression?

Describe 3 ways that exposure to media violence affects children's aggressive attitudes and /or behavior

During the preschool period aggression is:

List 4 ways in which boys' and girls' aggression patterns differ

Monitoring of children's activities is:

According to some theorists, aggression can have adaptive advantages

Girls and boys are both aggressive but in their own ways. Discuss.

The catharsis hypothesis specifies that:

The role of TV violence in increasing children's aggression is:

The evolutionary approach to aggression stresses:

Introduction: Theories of Social Development

Research Methods: Tools for Discovery

Biological Foundations: Roots in Neurons and Genes

Attachment: Forming Close Relationships

Emotions: Thoughts About Feelings

Self and Other: Getting to Know Me, Getting to Know You

Family: Early and Enduring Influences

Peers: a World of Their Own

Schools Mentors and Media: Connections With Society

Sex and Gender: Vive La Différence

Morality: Knowing Right Doing Good

Policy: Improving Childrens Lives

Overarching Themes: Integrating Social Development

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