Chat with AIExam 10: Aggression
Given that television and other forms of media have been shown to cause increased aggression, what do you think could be done to control this cause of violence? Be sure to mention evidence for or against the catharsis hypothesis.
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Answered by Examlex AI CopilotThere are a few potential strategies that could be implemented to control the influence of television and media on increased aggression. One approach could involve stricter regulations on the content and portrayal of violence in media, particularly in programs and advertisements targeted towards children and adolescents. This could include enforcing age restrictions and warning labels for violent content, as well as implementing stricter guidelines for how violence is depicted on screen.
Another approach could involve media literacy education, which aims to teach individuals how to critically analyze and interpret the messages and images presented in media. By increasing awareness of the potential impact of media on attitudes and behaviors, individuals may be better equipped to resist and counteract the influence of violent media content.
In terms of the catharsis hypothesis, which suggests that watching or engaging in violent media can serve as a release of aggressive impulses, the evidence is mixed. While some research has suggested that engaging with violent media can temporarily reduce feelings of aggression, other studies have found that exposure to violent media can actually increase aggressive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Therefore, it is important to approach the catharsis hypothesis with caution and consider the broader impact of media on attitudes and behaviors.
Overall, addressing the influence of television and media on increased aggression requires a multi-faceted approach that involves both regulatory and educational strategies. By implementing measures to regulate the portrayal of violence in media and increasing media literacy education, it may be possible to mitigate the impact of violent media content on individuals and society as a whole.
In a psychology experiment, a group of volunteers are shown a violent short film that portrays the massacre of innocent victims. After the first viewing, the participants appear shocked and scared. However, after repeated viewing, the participants seem to enjoy the film. Some of them crack jokes and make rude remarks when viewing the film. In the context of the influences of aggression, this scenario illustrates
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How does pornography encourage distorted perceptions of sexual reality?
(29) Answered by Examlex AI CopilotPornography encourages distorted perceptions of sexual reality by presenting unrealistic and exaggerated portrayals of sex and sexual relationships. It often depicts extreme and unrealistic sexual acts, unrealistic body standards, and unrealistic sexual performance, which can lead viewers to believe that these are the norm in real life. This can lead to dissatisfaction with one's own sexual experiences and body, as well as pressure to perform or conform to unrealistic standards. Additionally, pornography often portrays sex in a way that is disconnected from emotions, intimacy, and consent, which can lead to the normalization of harmful and non-consensual sexual behaviors. Overall, consuming pornography can lead to distorted perceptions of what healthy and consensual sexual relationships should look like, which can have negative impacts on individuals' sexual experiences and relationships.
________ may explain why happiness tends to be lower and crime rates higher in countries with income inequality.
(43) In contrast to Freud's view of aggression, Lorenz argued that aggression is
(30) In the context of aggression, which of the following statements is true?
(35) Emma regularly watches violent television programs. In a particular scene in a soap opera, the protagonist accidentally spills water on the person seated next to him at the dinner table. After watching this scene, Emma concludes that the protagonist has done so intentionally. Whenever she hears words such as "shoot" and "target,"she is reminded of killing someone. Emma has started recognizing aggressive words more quickly that she did earlier. In the context of psychology, this scenario illustrates
(40) Sigmund Freud speculated that human aggression springs from
(30) What is aggression? Based on your own experiences, give an example of hostile aggression and an example of instrumental aggression.
(36) Define hostile aggression and instrumental aggression. Give an example of each.
(36) In the context of the social learning approach to aggression, according to Baron (1977), threatened punishment can deter aggression only when
(39) According to Dugré et al. (2020), even _____ increases the likelihood of hostile, aggressive behavior.
(27) According to Anderson et al., (2003), more than 100 experiments have confirmed that viewing violence
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