Exam 17: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

After Sam watches his favorite TV hero wrestle the villain to the ground, he tries to use the same wrestling moves on his older brother, who is teasing him. The best explanation for Sam's aggressive behavior would be the __________ theory.

Discuss the following theories of aggression: (1)the instinctual view and why it is questioned; (2)the biological view, including biological factors that can influence one's aggressiveness, and why these factors cannot be considered a direct cause of aggression; (3)the frustration-aggression hypothesis; (4)the effects of aversive stimuli and aggressive cues, including the weapons effect; and (5)the social learning theory.

According to the evolutionary theory, mating preferences for men and women developed in response to differing __________ challenges.

In order to "break the prejudice habit," it is important that we look for information that helps define a person as an individual, rather than as a member of a group or social category. This information is called __________ information.

The fact that Americans enjoy Mexican, Chinese, and Thai food indicates that

One reason why actors costarring in movies together often become romantically involved is due to which factor of interpersonal attraction?

During his rise to power, Hitler blamed the Jews for Germany's economic woes, which were really a result of Germany's loss of World War I. Consequently, his growing hostility resulted in the Holocaust. This is an example of

We are encouraged to help others who have helped us because of the norms of __________.

According to social psychologists, which of the following is defined as affection without passion or deep commitment?

Qualities known to be characteristic of the authoritarian personality are measured by the

Which adult attachment pattern is marked by a tendency to resist commitment to others with the people having this style tending to be suspicious, aloof, and skeptical about love?

Openness to the other involves agreeing with a person from another culture regarding their values, beliefs, and behaviors and turning your back on your own culture.

Regarding interpersonal attraction, which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to Sternberg, a relationship in which commitment is based only on passion with the two partners not sharing any emotional connectedness is called empty love.

Regarding prosocial behavior, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Many studies suggest that we may be motivated to help when we see a person in trouble, because of

Persons with authoritarian personalities often think they are superior to everyone who is different, not just other ethnic groups.

Sam has difficulty trusting the women he has dated in recent years. They have all seemed too eager to seek commitment from him. So, when the relationship gets too close, he pulls back, and the relationship breaks up. According to the research on adult attachment style, Sam would be described as having a(n)__________ attachment style.

In addition to hostile beliefs about other groups, intergroup conflicts are almost always amplified and even justified by

Although placing people in categories makes the social world more manageable, it almost always causes people in the category to appear more similar than they are, which is the reason one should beware of __________.