Question 1

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding testosterone?

Accepted Answer

A) It is chronically higher among aggressive people than nonaggressive people, and it can be temporarily elevated by aggressive cues. 
B) It is chronically higher among aggressive people than nonaggressive people, and it CANNOT be temporarily elevated by aggressive cues. 
C) It is NOT chronically higher among aggressive people than nonaggressive people, but it can be temporarily elevated by aggressive cues. 
D) It is NOT chronically higher among aggressive people than nonaggressive people and it CANNOT be temporarily elevated by aggressive cues. 
A) It is chronically higher among aggressive people than nonaggressive people, and it can be temporarily elevated by aggressive cues. 
B) It is chronically higher among aggressive people than nonaggressive people, and it CANNOT be temporarily elevated by aggressive cues. 
C) It is NOT chronically higher among aggressive people than nonaggressive people, but it can be temporarily elevated by aggressive cues. 
D) It is NOT chronically higher among aggressive people than nonaggressive people and it CANNOT be temporarily elevated by aggressive cues.

Question 2

Aza is at the beach, trying to enjoy herself.However, several unpleasant environmental factors are interfering; the air is polluted (there are several huge ships nearby), the beach is extremely noisy, and there is a foul odour that is disturbing the peace.All of these factors make it more likely that she will behave aggressively later in the day.This is probably because ____.

Accepted Answer

A) they have activated the fight-or-flight syndrome 
B) they have put her in a bad mood 
C) they have triggered reaction formation 
D) they have triggered displaced aggression 
A) they have activated the fight-or-flight syndrome 
B) they have put her in a bad mood 
C) they have triggered reaction formation 
D) they have triggered displaced aggression

Question 3

The idea that people use aggression as a way to relate to others highlights the ____ nature of aggression.

Accepted Answer

A) antisocial 
B) social 
C) direct 
D) indirect 
A) antisocial 
B) social 
C) direct 
D) indirect

Question 4

The tend-and-befriend syndrome is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) a female pattern of responding to general stress 
B) a style of responding to aggressive threats that is often taught in anger-management therapies 
C) a style of responding to aggressive threats that is characteristic of some (non-human) animals when confronted by dominant opponents 
D) a general orientation toward others that many people take on when encountering new, ambiguous situations 
A) a female pattern of responding to general stress 
B) a style of responding to aggressive threats that is often taught in anger-management therapies 
C) a style of responding to aggressive threats that is characteristic of some (non-human) animals when confronted by dominant opponents 
D) a general orientation toward others that many people take on when encountering new, ambiguous situations

Question 5

According to research, which behaviour will result in the highest levels of DECREASED aggression?

Accepted Answer

A) eating fewer fried foods and sugary foods 
B) eating more protein and taking vitamins 
C) eating fewer fried foods and sugary foods, and taking vitamins 
D) eating more protein and starchy products 
A) eating fewer fried foods and sugary foods 
B) eating more protein and taking vitamins 
C) eating fewer fried foods and sugary foods, and taking vitamins 
D) eating more protein and starchy products

Question 6

Empirical research leads to the conclusion that ____.

Accepted Answer

A) violent media are not causally linked to aggression 
B) violent media exposure is inversely linked to aggression 
C) violent media exposure increases aggressive behaviour 
D) violent media exposure has no effect on aggressive behaviour 
A) violent media are not causally linked to aggression 
B) violent media exposure is inversely linked to aggression 
C) violent media exposure increases aggressive behaviour 
D) violent media exposure has no effect on aggressive behaviour

Question 7

Which scenario is an example of a descriptive norm?

Accepted Answer

A) People show respect to others who put clothes on before going outside. 
B) Most people do not go outside without clothes on. 
C) People expect you to put clothes on when you go outside. 
D) People would be shocked or perhaps upset if you went outside naked. 
A) People show respect to others who put clothes on before going outside. 
B) Most people do not go outside without clothes on. 
C) People expect you to put clothes on when you go outside. 
D) People would be shocked or perhaps upset if you went outside naked.

Question 8

Why should aggression be understood as a form of social influence?

Accepted Answer

Aggression can be viewed as a means to h

Question 9

The main difference between hostile aggression and instrumental aggression lies in ____.

Accepted Answer

A) the motive(s) of the aggressor 
B) whether the aggressive act is violent or non-violent 
C) the outcome of the aggressive act 
D) the emotions of the victim(s) 
A) the motive(s) of the aggressor 
B) whether the aggressive act is violent or non-violent 
C) the outcome of the aggressive act 
D) the emotions of the victim(s)

Question 10

Which of the following is a well-known programme of aggression research based on the social learning paradigm?

Accepted Answer

A) Richard Nisbett's 'culture of honour' research 
B) Muzafer Sherif's 'Robber's Cave' research 
C) Philip Zimbardo's 'Stanford prison' research 
D) Albert Bandura's 'Bobo doll' research 
A) Richard Nisbett's 'culture of honour' research 
B) Muzafer Sherif's 'Robber's Cave' research 
C) Philip Zimbardo's 'Stanford prison' research 
D) Albert Bandura's 'Bobo doll' research

Question 11

As defined in the text, ____________________ is a state of disgrace, loss of self-respect, or loss of respect from others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As defined in the text, ____________________ is...

Question 12

As defined by Freud, the term thanatos refers to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) suicidal thinking 
B) a destructive, death instinct 
C) any same-sex competitive activity 
D) an aggressive personality type 
A) suicidal thinking 
B) a destructive, death instinct 
C) any same-sex competitive activity 
D) an aggressive personality type

Question 13

Describe the evidence that suggests that poor self-control is the primary cause of crime.

Accepted Answer

Criminals tend to show little respect fo

Question 14

____________________ norms are norms that specify what others approve of or disapprove of.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ norms are norms that specify what...

Question 15

Which statement is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Density is a better predictor of aggression than crowding. 
B) Crowding is a better predictor of aggression than density. 
C) Density and crowding are equally good at predicting aggression. 
D) Density is a good predictor of aggression, while crowding predicts prosocial behaviour. 
A) Density is a better predictor of aggression than crowding. 
B) Crowding is a better predictor of aggression than density. 
C) Density and crowding are equally good at predicting aggression. 
D) Density is a good predictor of aggression, while crowding predicts prosocial behaviour.

Question 16

Social psychologists define aggression in a very specific way.According to that definition, which of the following is an example of aggression?

Accepted Answer

A) A man committing suicide 
B) A surgeon drilling into a person's head during brain surgery 
C) A child calling her older brother cruel and hurtful names 
D) A disgruntled employee fantasising about punching his boss in the face 
A) A man committing suicide 
B) A surgeon drilling into a person's head during brain surgery 
C) A child calling her older brother cruel and hurtful names 
D) A disgruntled employee fantasising about punching his boss in the face

Question 17

According to ____, people learn to behave aggressively in the same way that they learn other things - by direct experience and by observing others.

Accepted Answer

A) instrumental learning theory 
B) social learning theory 
C) relational aggression theory 
D) the cultural relativity hypothesis 
A) instrumental learning theory 
B) social learning theory 
C) relational aggression theory 
D) the cultural relativity hypothesis

Question 18

At the most general level, the term antisocial behaviour refers to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) behaviour that damages interpersonal relationships or is culturally undesirable 
B) any aggressive behaviour or violent behaviour 
C) any behaviour that harms those who are close to the perpetrator 
D) behaviour that is aberrant is some way and that the perpetrator enacts alone 
A) behaviour that damages interpersonal relationships or is culturally undesirable 
B) any aggressive behaviour or violent behaviour 
C) any behaviour that harms those who are close to the perpetrator 
D) behaviour that is aberrant is some way and that the perpetrator enacts alone

Question 19

The subjective and unpleasant feeling that there are too many people in one area is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A) density 
B) crowding 
C) bullying 
D) deindividuation 
A) density 
B) crowding 
C) bullying 
D) deindividuation

Question 20

Research on social learning theory and aggression suggests that aggressive models can influence people to behave more aggressively ____.

Accepted Answer

A) but only if the model is live (rather than filmed) 
B) but only if the model's target is a real person (rather than a doll) 
C) but only if the model is live (rather than filmed) AND the model's target is a real person (rather than a doll) 
D) regardless of whether the model is live or filmed, and regardless of whether the model's target is a real person (rather than a doll) 
A) but only if the model is live (rather than filmed) 
B) but only if the model's target is a real person (rather than a doll) 
C) but only if the model is live (rather than filmed) AND the model's target is a real person (rather than a doll) 
D) regardless of whether the model is live or filmed, and regardless of whether the model's target is a real person (rather than a doll)

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding testosterone?

The idea that people use aggression as a way to relate to others highlights the ____ nature of aggression.

The tend-and-befriend syndrome is ____.

According to research, which behaviour will result in the highest levels of DECREASED aggression?

Empirical research leads to the conclusion that ____.

Which scenario is an example of a descriptive norm?

Why should aggression be understood as a form of social influence?

The main difference between hostile aggression and instrumental aggression lies in ____.

Which of the following is a well-known programme of aggression research based on the social learning paradigm?

As defined in the text, ____________________ is a state of disgrace, loss of self-respect, or loss of respect from others.

As defined by Freud, the term thanatos refers to ____.

Describe the evidence that suggests that poor self-control is the primary cause of crime.

____________________ norms are norms that specify what others approve of or disapprove of.

Which statement is MOST accurate?

Social psychologists define aggression in a very specific way.According to that definition, which of the following is an example of aggression?

According to ____, people learn to behave aggressively in the same way that they learn other things - by direct experience and by observing others.

At the most general level, the term antisocial behaviour refers to ____.

The subjective and unpleasant feeling that there are too many people in one area is called ____.

Research on social learning theory and aggression suggests that aggressive models can influence people to behave more aggressively ____.

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

The Self

Choices and Actions: the Self in Control

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behaviour: Doing Whats Best for Others

Interpersonal Attraction and Rejection

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Applying social psychology to consumer behaviour

Applying social psychology to health

Applying social psychology to the workplace

Applying social psychology to the law

Applying social psychology to the environment

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Exam 10: Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding testosterone?

The idea that people use aggression as a way to relate to others highlights the ____ nature of aggression.

The tend-and-befriend syndrome is ____.

According to research, which behaviour will result in the highest levels of DECREASED aggression?

Empirical research leads to the conclusion that ____.

Which scenario is an example of a descriptive norm?

Why should aggression be understood as a form of social influence?

The main difference between hostile aggression and instrumental aggression lies in ____.

Which of the following is a well-known programme of aggression research based on the social learning paradigm?

As defined in the text, ____________________ is a state of disgrace, loss of self-respect, or loss of respect from others.

As defined by Freud, the term thanatos refers to ____.

Describe the evidence that suggests that poor self-control is the primary cause of crime.

____________________ norms are norms that specify what others approve of or disapprove of.

Which statement is MOST accurate?

Social psychologists define aggression in a very specific way.According to that definition, which of the following is an example of aggression?

According to ____, people learn to behave aggressively in the same way that they learn other things - by direct experience and by observing others.

At the most general level, the term antisocial behaviour refers to ____.

The subjective and unpleasant feeling that there are too many people in one area is called ____.

Research on social learning theory and aggression suggests that aggressive models can influence people to behave more aggressively ____.

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

The Self

Choices and Actions: the Self in Control

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behaviour: Doing Whats Best for Others

Interpersonal Attraction and Rejection

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Applying social psychology to consumer behaviour

Applying social psychology to health

Applying social psychology to the workplace

Applying social psychology to the law

Applying social psychology to the environment

Filters