Question 1

Long-term studies of New Zealand children revealed that

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A) "bad genes" cause aggressive behavior. 
B) "bad environments" cause aggressive behavior. 
C) neither genes nor environment is responsible for aggressive behavior. 
D) the interaction of genes and the environment can cause aggressive behavior. 
A) "bad genes" cause aggressive behavior. 
B) "bad environments" cause aggressive behavior. 
C) neither genes nor environment is responsible for aggressive behavior. 
D) the interaction of genes and the environment can cause aggressive behavior.

Question 2

In a revision of the frustration-aggression theory,Berkowitz emphasized the importance of

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A) anger,an emotional readiness to aggress. 
B) the role of biochemical influences,such as alcohol. 
C) relative deprivation and the adaptation level phenomenon. 
D) catharsis as a reducer of frustration. 
A) anger,an emotional readiness to aggress. 
B) the role of biochemical influences,such as alcohol. 
C) relative deprivation and the adaptation level phenomenon. 
D) catharsis as a reducer of frustration.

Question 3

How intense and reactive we are in infancy reflects our

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A) serotonin levels. 
B) aggressive instinct. 
C) temperament. 
D) social learning. 
A) serotonin levels. 
B) aggressive instinct. 
C) temperament. 
D) social learning.

Question 4

Your boss told you that she is giving you a 5 percent raise starting with your next paycheck.You are very pleased to hear this good news until you learn that some of your coworkers earned a 10 percent raise.Now you are unhappy and angry about your raise.Your experience is best explained in terms of

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A) the adaptation-level phenomenon. 
B) the relative deprivation principle. 
C) displacement. 
D) Parkinson's second law. 
A) the adaptation-level phenomenon. 
B) the relative deprivation principle. 
C) displacement. 
D) Parkinson's second law.

Question 5

It was raining out and Jessie's car had a flat tire.After she managed to fix it,she arrived home late only to find someone had parked in her assigned parking spot.When she entered her apartment,she kicked her pet cat,who was waiting at the door.Jessie's behavior is perhaps most easily explained in terms of

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A) the frustration-aggression theory. 
B) the adaptation-level phenomenon. 
C) the Murphy's law. 
D) the social learning theory. 
A) the frustration-aggression theory. 
B) the adaptation-level phenomenon. 
C) the Murphy's law. 
D) the social learning theory.

Question 6

MacDonald and her colleagues (2000)found that intoxicated people administered stronger shocks and felt angrier when thinking about

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A) their physical shortcomings. 
B) their grades in college. 
C) relationship conflicts. 
D) their families. 
A) their physical shortcomings. 
B) their grades in college. 
C) relationship conflicts. 
D) their families.

Question 7

Explain Berkowitz's revised frustration-aggression theory.

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The answer of Explain Berkowitz's revised frustration-aggression theory....

Question 8

"Watching violence on television gives people a harmless opportunity to vent their aggression." This statement is most clearly consistent with the _______ hypothesis.

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A) sensitization 
B) catharsis 
C) frustration-aggression 
D) social learning 
A) sensitization 
B) catharsis 
C) frustration-aggression 
D) social learning

Question 9

Explain the social learning approach to controlling aggression.

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The answer of Explain the social learning approach to controlling...

Question 10

_____ are culturally provided mental instructions for how to act in various situations.

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A) Social scripts 
B) Prosocial behaviors 
C) Media desensitization practices 
D) Catharsis 
A) Social scripts 
B) Prosocial behaviors 
C) Media desensitization practices 
D) Catharsis

Question 11

The study of neural influences on aggression has indicated that

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A) one specific region of the brain controls aggression. 
B) activating the amygdala can facilitate aggressive outbursts in humans. 
C) activating the occipital lobe can cause a tyrant monkey to be more docile. 
D) activating the frontal lobe can trigger aggressive behavior. 
A) one specific region of the brain controls aggression. 
B) activating the amygdala can facilitate aggressive outbursts in humans. 
C) activating the occipital lobe can cause a tyrant monkey to be more docile. 
D) activating the frontal lobe can trigger aggressive behavior.

Question 12

Which of the following has been found to be an effect of sexual violence in movies and television?

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A) Women are more likely to believe rape is a serious crime. 
B) Men have become more accepting of violence against women. 
C) Women have become more aggressive toward other women. 
D) Viewers are less accepting of violence against women. 
A) Women are more likely to believe rape is a serious crime. 
B) Men have become more accepting of violence against women. 
C) Women have become more aggressive toward other women. 
D) Viewers are less accepting of violence against women.

Question 13

Frustration grows when

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A) our motivation to achieve a goal is weakened. 
B) we did not expect gratification. 
C) we are completely blocked in attaining our goal. 
D) we are surprised by a consequence. 
A) our motivation to achieve a goal is weakened. 
B) we did not expect gratification. 
C) we are completely blocked in attaining our goal. 
D) we are surprised by a consequence.

Question 14

Kevin is very thirsty as he walks to class so he is thrilled to pass a vending machine.When the machine malfunctions and keeps his money without delivering his drink Kevin will likely feel

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A) aggressive. 
B) assertive. 
C) frustrated. 
D) rage. 
A) aggressive. 
B) assertive. 
C) frustrated. 
D) rage.

Question 15

When exploring why viewing violence on TV affects behavior,researchers consider all of the following EXCEPT

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A) arousal. 
B) disinhibition. 
C) desensitization. 
D) imitation. 
A) arousal. 
B) disinhibition. 
C) desensitization. 
D) imitation.

Question 16

Anderson's (2010)research on the effects of video games has reported that there is a _______ relationship between playing violent games and the frequency of arguments with teachers.

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A) positive 
B) slightly negative 
C) neutral 
D) significantly negative 
A) positive 
B) slightly negative 
C) neutral 
D) significantly negative

Question 17

What is relative deprivation and how is it related to crime?

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The answer of What is relative deprivation and how is...

Question 18

The perception that one is less well off than others is referred to as

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A) adaptation level phenomenon. 
B) relative deprivation. 
C) Parkinson's second law. 
D) unjust-world principle. 
A) adaptation level phenomenon. 
B) relative deprivation. 
C) Parkinson's second law. 
D) unjust-world principle.

Question 19

Juanita is upset with Rose,so during a social gathering she verbally cuts Rose down in front of others.Juanita's behavior is

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A) assertive. 
B) manipulative. 
C) aggressive. 
D) an example of displacement. 
A) assertive. 
B) manipulative. 
C) aggressive. 
D) an example of displacement.

Question 20

Research confirms that groups

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A) have little effect on violence. 
B) can amplify aggressive tendencies. 
C) can diffuse aggressive tendencies. 
D) promote catharsis. 
A) have little effect on violence. 
B) can amplify aggressive tendencies. 
C) can diffuse aggressive tendencies. 
D) promote catharsis.

Long-term studies of New Zealand children revealed that

In a revision of the frustration-aggression theory,Berkowitz emphasized the importance of

How intense and reactive we are in infancy reflects our

Your boss told you that she is giving you a 5 percent raise starting with your next paycheck.You are very pleased to hear this good news until you learn that some of your coworkers earned a 10 percent raise.Now you are unhappy and angry about your raise.Your experience is best explained in terms of

MacDonald and her colleagues (2000)found that intoxicated people administered stronger shocks and felt angrier when thinking about

Explain Berkowitz's revised frustration-aggression theory.

"Watching violence on television gives people a harmless opportunity to vent their aggression." This statement is most clearly consistent with the _______ hypothesis.

Explain the social learning approach to controlling aggression.

_____ are culturally provided mental instructions for how to act in various situations.

The study of neural influences on aggression has indicated that

Which of the following has been found to be an effect of sexual violence in movies and television?

Frustration grows when

Kevin is very thirsty as he walks to class so he is thrilled to pass a vending machine.When the machine malfunctions and keeps his money without delivering his drink Kevin will likely feel

When exploring why viewing violence on TV affects behavior,researchers consider all of the following EXCEPT

Anderson's (2010)research on the effects of video games has reported that there is a _______ relationship between playing violent games and the frequency of arguments with teachers.

What is relative deprivation and how is it related to crime?

The perception that one is less well off than others is referred to as

Juanita is upset with Rose,so during a social gathering she verbally cuts Rose down in front of others.Juanita's behavior is

Research confirms that groups

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Exam 10: Aggression: Hurting Others

Long-term studies of New Zealand children revealed that

In a revision of the frustration-aggression theory,Berkowitz emphasized the importance of

How intense and reactive we are in infancy reflects our

Your boss told you that she is giving you a 5 percent raise starting with your next paycheck.You are very pleased to hear this good news until you learn that some of your coworkers earned a 10 percent raise.Now you are unhappy and angry about your raise.Your experience is best explained in terms of

MacDonald and her colleagues (2000)found that intoxicated people administered stronger shocks and felt angrier when thinking about

Explain Berkowitz's revised frustration-aggression theory.

"Watching violence on television gives people a harmless opportunity to vent their aggression." This statement is most clearly consistent with the _______ hypothesis.

Explain the social learning approach to controlling aggression.

_____ are culturally provided mental instructions for how to act in various situations.

The study of neural influences on aggression has indicated that

Which of the following has been found to be an effect of sexual violence in movies and television?

Frustration grows when

Kevin is very thirsty as he walks to class so he is thrilled to pass a vending machine.When the machine malfunctions and keeps his money without delivering his drink Kevin will likely feel

When exploring why viewing violence on TV affects behavior,researchers consider all of the following EXCEPT

Anderson's (2010)research on the effects of video games has reported that there is a _______ relationship between playing violent games and the frequency of arguments with teachers.

What is relative deprivation and how is it related to crime?

The perception that one is less well off than others is referred to as

Juanita is upset with Rose,so during a social gathering she verbally cuts Rose down in front of others.Juanita's behavior is

Research confirms that groups

Introducing Social Psychology

The Self in a Social World

Social Beliefs and Judgments

Behavior and Attitudes

Genes,culture,and Gender

Conformity and Obedience

Persuasion

Group Influence

Prejudice: Disliking Others

Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others

Helping

Conflict and Peacemaking

Social Psychology in the Clinic

Social Psychology in Court

Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

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