Question 1

The fact that violence and aggression appear to be decreasing over time are consistent with which theme of the book?

Accepted Answer

A) Nature says yes, culture says no. 
B) Nature says no, culture says yes. 
C) The bad is stronger than the good. 
D) The good is stronger than the bad. 
A) Nature says yes, culture says no. 
B) Nature says no, culture says yes. 
C) The bad is stronger than the good. 
D) The good is stronger than the bad.

Question 2

Just as Njabulo reached the bus stop, her bus pulled away.'I knew it', she muttered to herself, 'the bus driver hates me.' Just as she reached the lobby at work, the lift doors were closing.'My co-workers probably saw me but let the doors close anyway,' she thought.Later that day, she encountered some problems with her computer.'I bet someone was messing with my computer,' she thought, 'probably trying to make me screw up and look bad.Grrr.' Based on these incidents, it appears that Njabulo has a ____.

Accepted Answer

A) hostile attribution bias 
B) Type A attributional style 
C) tendency to make the ultimate attribution error 
D) hostile expectation bias 
A) hostile attribution bias 
B) Type A attributional style 
C) tendency to make the ultimate attribution error 
D) hostile expectation bias

Question 3

Social psychologists Richard Nisbett and Dov Cohen found that, in the US, men from the South tend to respond to insults more aggressively compared to men from the North.They argued that a key reason for the difference is the fact that ____.

Accepted Answer

A) Southerners come from warmer climates 
B) there is a southern culture of honour 
C) Southerners tend to have spicier diets 
D) there is more violent media in the South than in the North 
A) Southerners come from warmer climates 
B) there is a southern culture of honour 
C) Southerners tend to have spicier diets 
D) there is more violent media in the South than in the North

Question 4

When male rats are under stress, they respond by either fighting or running away (i.e.with the fight or flight syndrome).By contrast, female rats respond with ____.

Accepted Answer

A) the right or flight syndrome 
B) the tend-and-befriend syndrome 
C) flight only 
D) a tendency to hide 
A) the right or flight syndrome 
B) the tend-and-befriend syndrome 
C) flight only 
D) a tendency to hide

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) guilt 
B) humiliation 
C) anger 
D) loathing 
A) guilt 
B) humiliation 
C) anger 
D) loathing

Question 6

According to ____________________ theory, people learn aggressive behaviours the same way that they learn other types of behaviours - by direct experience and by observing others.

Accepted Answer

social lea

Question 7

In research studies, participants who are exposed to guns behave more aggressively than participants who are exposed to non-aggressive items (e.g., sports items).This effect is known as the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In research studies, participants who are exposed...

Question 8

Alcohol reduces the amount of ____ throughout the brain and body, which reduces the level of energy available for self-control.

Accepted Answer

A) testosterone 
B) serotonin 
C) glucose 
D) insulin 
A) testosterone 
B) serotonin 
C) glucose 
D) insulin

Question 9

A reporter goes to a gun show to cover a story for the local paper, and is inundated with the sight of guns.On the way home, he stops for lunch.Here he finds himself acting aggressively and rudely to the waiter.Which concept BEST explains his behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) thanatos 
B) triggered displacement 
C) the weapons effect 
D) displacement 
A) thanatos 
B) triggered displacement 
C) the weapons effect 
D) displacement

Question 10

'Most people do not approve of excessive public displays of affection.' This is an example of a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A) injunctive norm 
B) descriptive norm 
C) standard 
D) personal norm 
A) injunctive norm 
B) descriptive norm 
C) standard 
D) personal norm

Question 11

What do MOST high school and college students say about cheating?

Accepted Answer

A) Most say they think it is wrong, but over 75% admit to cheating themselves. 
B) Most say they think it is wrong, and only 10% admit to cheating themselves. 
C) Most say they think it okay in some situations, and over 75% admit to cheating themselves. 
D) Most say they think it okay in some situations, but only 10% admit to cheating themselves. 
A) Most say they think it is wrong, but over 75% admit to cheating themselves. 
B) Most say they think it is wrong, and only 10% admit to cheating themselves. 
C) Most say they think it okay in some situations, and over 75% admit to cheating themselves. 
D) Most say they think it okay in some situations, but only 10% admit to cheating themselves.

Question 12

About half of all lies are told by _____ of the population, so-called habitual liars.

Accepted Answer

A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 15% 
D) 20% 
A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 15% 
D) 20%

Question 13

What distinguishes bullying from other acts of aggression?

Accepted Answer

A) It is physical in nature. 
B) It is social in nature. 
C) It is persistent. 
D) It is short-lived. 
A) It is physical in nature. 
B) It is social in nature. 
C) It is persistent. 
D) It is short-lived.

Question 14

Incidents in which males coerce females into having sex are fairly common, and can have serious, traumatic consequences for victims.As discussed in the text, how do such incidents compare to cases in which females coerce males into having sex?

Accepted Answer

A) These cases are also fairly common, with equally traumatic consequences. 
B) These cases are also fairly common, but have less traumatic consequences. 
C) These cases are extremely rare, but have equally traumatic consequences when they do occur. 
D) These cases are extremely rare, and have less traumatic consequences. 
A) These cases are also fairly common, with equally traumatic consequences. 
B) These cases are also fairly common, but have less traumatic consequences. 
C) These cases are extremely rare, but have equally traumatic consequences when they do occur. 
D) These cases are extremely rare, and have less traumatic consequences.

Question 15

Is domestic violence a recent phenomenon? Is it on the rise or on the decline?

Accepted Answer

A) Domestic violence is a recent phenomenon, but also increasingly rejected by cultural norms and laws. 
B) Domestic violence is a recent phenomenon that is apparently on the rise. 
C) Domestic violence is a phenomenon with a long history, but increasingly rejected by cultural norms and laws. 
D) Domestic violence is a phenomenon with a long history and apparently now on the rise. 
A) Domestic violence is a recent phenomenon, but also increasingly rejected by cultural norms and laws. 
B) Domestic violence is a recent phenomenon that is apparently on the rise. 
C) Domestic violence is a phenomenon with a long history, but increasingly rejected by cultural norms and laws. 
D) Domestic violence is a phenomenon with a long history and apparently now on the rise.

Question 16

According to research, decreasing consumption of ____ is associated with decreased risk of violent behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) cruciferous vegetables 
B) high fiber foods 
C) unprocessed starches 
D) fried foods 
A) cruciferous vegetables 
B) high fiber foods 
C) unprocessed starches 
D) fried foods

Question 17

The history of running amok indicates that some aggression is simply uncontrollable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Research suggests that people often learn to behave in particular ways based on modelling (observing and copying others' behaviours).Which statement BEST describes how aggressive and nonaggressive models work?

Accepted Answer

A) Aggressive models can increase aggressive behaviour.However, nonaggressive models do not appear to have much impact on people's behaviour. 
B) Aggressive models can increase aggressive behaviour and nonaggressive models can decrease it. 
C) Aggressive models do not appear to have much impact on people's behaviour.However, nonaggressive models can decrease aggressive behaviour. 
D) Neither aggressive models nor nonaggressive models appear to have much impact on people's behaviour. 
A) Aggressive models can increase aggressive behaviour.However, nonaggressive models do not appear to have much impact on people's behaviour. 
B) Aggressive models can increase aggressive behaviour and nonaggressive models can decrease it. 
C) Aggressive models do not appear to have much impact on people's behaviour.However, nonaggressive models can decrease aggressive behaviour. 
D) Neither aggressive models nor nonaggressive models appear to have much impact on people's behaviour.

Question 19

Mr Njuba, the principal at an all-boys boarding school, has instituted a number of policies in order to try to curb violence and aggression among his students.Based on the research in social psychology, which of these policies will probably be ineffective?

Accepted Answer

A) encouraging aggressive sports, so that students can release their aggression 
B) restricting students' consumption of fried foods and sugary foods 
C) banning violent television programmes 
D) banning violent video games 
A) encouraging aggressive sports, so that students can release their aggression 
B) restricting students' consumption of fried foods and sugary foods 
C) banning violent television programmes 
D) banning violent video games

Question 20

The weapons effect is the tendency for aggression to increase as a result of the mere presence of a weapon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The fact that violence and aggression appear to be decreasing over time are consistent with which theme of the book?

Social psychologists Richard Nisbett and Dov Cohen found that, in the US, men from the South tend to respond to insults more aggressively compared to men from the North.They argued that a key reason for the difference is the fact that ____.

When male rats are under stress, they respond by either fighting or running away (i.e.with the fight or flight syndrome).By contrast, female rats respond with ____.

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

According to ____________________ theory, people learn aggressive behaviours the same way that they learn other types of behaviours - by direct experience and by observing others.

In research studies, participants who are exposed to guns behave more aggressively than participants who are exposed to non-aggressive items (e.g., sports items).This effect is known as the ____________________.

Alcohol reduces the amount of ____ throughout the brain and body, which reduces the level of energy available for self-control.

A reporter goes to a gun show to cover a story for the local paper, and is inundated with the sight of guns.On the way home, he stops for lunch.Here he finds himself acting aggressively and rudely to the waiter.Which concept BEST explains his behaviour?

'Most people do not approve of excessive public displays of affection.' This is an example of a(n) ____.

What do MOST high school and college students say about cheating?

About half of all lies are told by _____ of the population, so-called habitual liars.

What distinguishes bullying from other acts of aggression?

Incidents in which males coerce females into having sex are fairly common, and can have serious, traumatic consequences for victims.As discussed in the text, how do such incidents compare to cases in which females coerce males into having sex?

Is domestic violence a recent phenomenon? Is it on the rise or on the decline?

According to research, decreasing consumption of ____ is associated with decreased risk of violent behaviour.

The history of running amok indicates that some aggression is simply uncontrollable.

Research suggests that people often learn to behave in particular ways based on modelling (observing and copying others' behaviours).Which statement BEST describes how aggressive and nonaggressive models work?

Mr Njuba, the principal at an all-boys boarding school, has instituted a number of policies in order to try to curb violence and aggression among his students.Based on the research in social psychology, which of these policies will probably be ineffective?

The weapons effect is the tendency for aggression to increase as a result of the mere presence of a weapon.

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

The fact that violence and aggression appear to be decreasing over time are consistent with which theme of the book?

Social psychologists Richard Nisbett and Dov Cohen found that, in the US, men from the South tend to respond to insults more aggressively compared to men from the North.They argued that a key reason for the difference is the fact that ____.

When male rats are under stress, they respond by either fighting or running away (i.e.with the fight or flight syndrome).By contrast, female rats respond with ____.

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

According to ____________________ theory, people learn aggressive behaviours the same way that they learn other types of behaviours - by direct experience and by observing others.

In research studies, participants who are exposed to guns behave more aggressively than participants who are exposed to non-aggressive items (e.g., sports items).This effect is known as the ____________________.

Alcohol reduces the amount of ____ throughout the brain and body, which reduces the level of energy available for self-control.

A reporter goes to a gun show to cover a story for the local paper, and is inundated with the sight of guns.On the way home, he stops for lunch.Here he finds himself acting aggressively and rudely to the waiter.Which concept BEST explains his behaviour?

'Most people do not approve of excessive public displays of affection.' This is an example of a(n) ____.

What do MOST high school and college students say about cheating?

About half of all lies are told by _____ of the population, so-called habitual liars.

What distinguishes bullying from other acts of aggression?

Incidents in which males coerce females into having sex are fairly common, and can have serious, traumatic consequences for victims.As discussed in the text, how do such incidents compare to cases in which females coerce males into having sex?

Is domestic violence a recent phenomenon? Is it on the rise or on the decline?

According to research, decreasing consumption of ____ is associated with decreased risk of violent behaviour.

The history of running amok indicates that some aggression is simply uncontrollable.

Research suggests that people often learn to behave in particular ways based on modelling (observing and copying others' behaviours).Which statement BEST describes how aggressive and nonaggressive models work?

Mr Njuba, the principal at an all-boys boarding school, has instituted a number of policies in order to try to curb violence and aggression among his students.Based on the research in social psychology, which of these policies will probably be ineffective?

The weapons effect is the tendency for aggression to increase as a result of the mere presence of a weapon.

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