Question 1

If you wanted to see an increase in a person's level of aggression all you would have to do is inject them with testosterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In one version of Bandura's Bobo doll study, children watched one of three videos where they were exposed to an individual either being punished, rewarded, or receiving no consequences for aggressing against a Bobo doll. What did Bandura find with respect to the group who watched the video of an individual receiving no consequences for acting aggressively?

Accepted Answer

A)  These children displayed the least amount of aggressive behaviour towards the doll compared to the other groups. 
B)  These children did not engage in aggressive behaviour towards the doll. 
C)  These children engaged in aggressive behaviour towards the doll. 
D)  These children were verbally aggressive but not physically aggressive. 
A)  These children displayed the least amount of aggressive behaviour towards the doll compared to the other groups. 
B)  These children did not engage in aggressive behaviour towards the doll. 
C)  These children engaged in aggressive behaviour towards the doll. 
D)  These children were verbally aggressive but not physically aggressive. C

Question 3

Aggression that is performed to attain a non-injurious goal refers to hostile aggression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

According to your textbook, which of the following represents a reason why punishment will not always be effective in reducing or preventing aggressive behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because punishments are never strong enough 
B)  Because punishments are too time-consuming to administer 
C)  Because aggressive acts are often a function of controlled processing 
D)  Because some types of aggressive acts are a function of impulsive responses to a situation 
A)  Because punishments are never strong enough 
B)  Because punishments are too time-consuming to administer 
C)  Because aggressive acts are often a function of controlled processing 
D)  Because some types of aggressive acts are a function of impulsive responses to a situation

Question 5

_________ states that when a person experiences arousal in one situation it may not fully dissipate and then may transfer to a subsequent situation or event.

Accepted Answer

A)  Two-factor theory of emotion 
B)  Social transfer theory 
C)  Excitation-transfer theory 
D)  General Aggression Model 
A)  Two-factor theory of emotion 
B)  Social transfer theory 
C)  Excitation-transfer theory 
D)  General Aggression Model

Question 6

Ben, an aggressive man, would likely show too much activity in the right temporal lobe if researchers looked at his brain with imaging technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How are 'cultures of honour' related to honour killings, and under what circumstances are honour killings most likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

'Cultures of honour' are related to hono

Question 8

Albert Bandura exposed children to an adult model displaying aggressive behaviour towards a Bobo doll. He then placed them in a mildly frustrating situation before observing and recording their behaviour. He found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  children exposed to the aggressive adult model were more likely to imitate aggressive acts compared with a control group. 
B)  children exposed to the aggressive adult model were less likely to imitate aggressive acts compared with a control group. 
C)  children exposed to the aggressive adult model were more likely to verbally abuse other children compared with a control group. 
D)  children exposed to the aggressive adult model were less likely to share compared with a control group. 
A)  children exposed to the aggressive adult model were more likely to imitate aggressive acts compared with a control group. 
B)  children exposed to the aggressive adult model were less likely to imitate aggressive acts compared with a control group. 
C)  children exposed to the aggressive adult model were more likely to verbally abuse other children compared with a control group. 
D)  children exposed to the aggressive adult model were less likely to share compared with a control group.

Question 9

A hockey player who checks an opponent to prevent him from getting the puck is engaging in instrumental aggression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Punishment alone is effective to reduce aggression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Low levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin are associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compromised impulse control 
B)  Improved impulse control 
C)  Decreased direct aggression 
D)  Decreased indirect aggression 
A)  Compromised impulse control 
B)  Improved impulse control 
C)  Decreased direct aggression 
D)  Decreased indirect aggression

Question 12

According to your textbook, which of the following is true concerning gender differences in provoked aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women are more likely than men to act aggressively when provoked. 
B)  Women are more likely than men to act aggressively when unprovoked. 
C)  Men are more likely than women to act aggressively when unprovoked. 
D)  Men and women are equally likely to act aggressively when unprovoked. 
A)  Women are more likely than men to act aggressively when provoked. 
B)  Women are more likely than men to act aggressively when unprovoked. 
C)  Men are more likely than women to act aggressively when unprovoked. 
D)  Men and women are equally likely to act aggressively when unprovoked.

Question 13

Pain, overcrowding, and attacks can all be considered examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  aggressive cues. 
B)  aversive experiences. 
C)  frustration. 
D)  relative deprivation. 
A)  aggressive cues. 
B)  aversive experiences. 
C)  frustration. 
D)  relative deprivation.

Question 14

Honour killings are often committed against women and perpetrated by a male relative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Research suggests that reinforcement of behaviours can come from which of the following sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  The media 
B)  Parents 
C)  Peers 
D)  The media, parents, and peers can all reinforce behaviour. 
A)  The media 
B)  Parents 
C)  Peers 
D)  The media, parents, and peers can all reinforce behaviour.

Question 16

Describe instinct theory. Briefly elaborate on one of the major criticisms of this theory.

Accepted Answer

Instinct theory is a psychological persp

Question 17

Social exclusion is to __________ aggression, as insults are to ________ aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  indirect; direct 
B)  indirect; indirect 
C)  direct; direct 
D)  direct; indirect 
A)  indirect; direct 
B)  indirect; indirect 
C)  direct; direct 
D)  direct; indirect

Question 18

How do cues in the environment relate to aggression? How can perceptions of the weapon influence this relationship?

Accepted Answer

Cues in the environment can play a signi

Question 19

Expressive views of anger are held more by which group of individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men 
B)  Older individuals 
C)  Women 
D)  Less intelligent individuals 
A)  Men 
B)  Older individuals 
C)  Women 
D)  Less intelligent individuals

Question 20

Which theory argues that frustration precedes aggression when we are delayed from reaching our goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frustration aggression theory 
B)  Instinct theory 
C)  Social learning theory 
D)  Disappointment aggression theory 
A)  Frustration aggression theory 
B)  Instinct theory 
C)  Social learning theory 
D)  Disappointment aggression theory

If you wanted to see an increase in a person's level of aggression all you would have to do is inject them with testosterone.

Aggression that is performed to attain a non-injurious goal refers to hostile aggression.

According to your textbook, which of the following represents a reason why punishment will not always be effective in reducing or preventing aggressive behaviour?

_________ states that when a person experiences arousal in one situation it may not fully dissipate and then may transfer to a subsequent situation or event.

Ben, an aggressive man, would likely show too much activity in the right temporal lobe if researchers looked at his brain with imaging technology.

How are 'cultures of honour' related to honour killings, and under what circumstances are honour killings most likely to occur?

Albert Bandura exposed children to an adult model displaying aggressive behaviour towards a Bobo doll. He then placed them in a mildly frustrating situation before observing and recording their behaviour. He found that:

A hockey player who checks an opponent to prevent him from getting the puck is engaging in instrumental aggression.

Punishment alone is effective to reduce aggression.

Low levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin are associated with which of the following?

According to your textbook, which of the following is true concerning gender differences in provoked aggression?

Pain, overcrowding, and attacks can all be considered examples of:

Honour killings are often committed against women and perpetrated by a male relative.

Research suggests that reinforcement of behaviours can come from which of the following sources?

Describe instinct theory. Briefly elaborate on one of the major criticisms of this theory.

Social exclusion is to __ aggression, as insults are to aggression.

How do cues in the environment relate to aggression? How can perceptions of the weapon influence this relationship?

Expressive views of anger are held more by which group of individuals?

Which theory argues that frustration precedes aggression when we are delayed from reaching our goal?

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The Science of Social Psychology

Social Cognition

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Exam 11: Aggression

If you wanted to see an increase in a person's level of aggression all you would have to do is inject them with testosterone.

Aggression that is performed to attain a non-injurious goal refers to hostile aggression.

According to your textbook, which of the following represents a reason why punishment will not always be effective in reducing or preventing aggressive behaviour?

_________ states that when a person experiences arousal in one situation it may not fully dissipate and then may transfer to a subsequent situation or event.

Ben, an aggressive man, would likely show too much activity in the right temporal lobe if researchers looked at his brain with imaging technology.

How are 'cultures of honour' related to honour killings, and under what circumstances are honour killings most likely to occur?

Albert Bandura exposed children to an adult model displaying aggressive behaviour towards a Bobo doll. He then placed them in a mildly frustrating situation before observing and recording their behaviour. He found that:

A hockey player who checks an opponent to prevent him from getting the puck is engaging in instrumental aggression.

Punishment alone is effective to reduce aggression.

Low levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin are associated with which of the following?

According to your textbook, which of the following is true concerning gender differences in provoked aggression?

Pain, overcrowding, and attacks can all be considered examples of:

Honour killings are often committed against women and perpetrated by a male relative.

Research suggests that reinforcement of behaviours can come from which of the following sources?

Describe instinct theory. Briefly elaborate on one of the major criticisms of this theory.

Social exclusion is to __________ aggression, as insults are to ________ aggression.

How do cues in the environment relate to aggression? How can perceptions of the weapon influence this relationship?

Expressive views of anger are held more by which group of individuals?

Which theory argues that frustration precedes aggression when we are delayed from reaching our goal?

What Is Social Psychology

The Science of Social Psychology

Social Cognition

The Self

Social Perception

Attitudes

The Power of Persuasion

Social Influence

The Power of the Group

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Attraction and Close Relationships

Prosocial Behaviour

Filters

Social exclusion is to __ aggression, as insults are to aggression.