Question 1

The textbook authors conclude that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the costs of gun ownership outweigh the benefits 
B)  the benefits of gun ownership outweigh the costs 
C)  the costs and benefits of gun ownership are roughly equal 
D)  for females, it is beneficial to own a gun, but for males, it increases the risk for aggression 
A)  the costs of gun ownership outweigh the benefits 
B)  the benefits of gun ownership outweigh the costs 
C)  the costs and benefits of gun ownership are roughly equal 
D)  for females, it is beneficial to own a gun, but for males, it increases the risk for aggression

Question 2

Which of the following conclusions is most accurate regarding the research on violence in the mass media and aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has shown that violent media can cause aggression. 
B)  It has shown that there is a relationship between violent media and aggression, but it has not shown causality. 
C)  It has shown that there is a relationship between violent media and aggression for men but not for women. 
D)  Conclusions are mixed; it has NOT shown a clear relationship between violent media and aggression. 
A)  It has shown that violent media can cause aggression. 
B)  It has shown that there is a relationship between violent media and aggression, but it has not shown causality. 
C)  It has shown that there is a relationship between violent media and aggression for men but not for women. 
D)  Conclusions are mixed; it has NOT shown a clear relationship between violent media and aggression.

Question 3

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the weapons effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  A reporter goes to a gun show to cover a story for the local paper. On the way home he stops for lunch, and he finds himself acting aggressively and rudely to the waiter. 
B)  A gun owner finds that she acts tougher and colder now that she owns a gun. 
C)  A hardened criminal notices that a man has his hand in his pocket, and immediately assumes that the man is concealing a gun. 
D)  A country learns that another country is experimenting with nuclear technology, and immediately assumes that the other country is planning an attack. 
A)  A reporter goes to a gun show to cover a story for the local paper. On the way home he stops for lunch, and he finds himself acting aggressively and rudely to the waiter. 
B)  A gun owner finds that she acts tougher and colder now that she owns a gun. 
C)  A hardened criminal notices that a man has his hand in his pocket, and immediately assumes that the man is concealing a gun. 
D)  A country learns that another country is experimenting with nuclear technology, and immediately assumes that the other country is planning an attack.

Question 4

When it comes to paying their bills, eating a healthy diet, obeying traffic laws, showing up on time for work, and other mundane life tasks, people who are habitually aggressive ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  tend to show much lower levels of self-control than people who aren't (e.g., tending to pay bills late) 
B)  tend to be more "overcontrolled" than people who aren't (e.g., tending to be excessively rigid about paying bills on time) 
C)  tend to be no different than people who aren't 
D)  tend to be no different than people who aren't if they are male, but tend to show much lower levels of self-control than people who aren't if they are female 
A)  tend to show much lower levels of self-control than people who aren't (e.g., tending to pay bills late) 
B)  tend to be more "overcontrolled" than people who aren't (e.g., tending to be excessively rigid about paying bills on time) 
C)  tend to be no different than people who aren't 
D)  tend to be no different than people who aren't if they are male, but tend to show much lower levels of self-control than people who aren't if they are female

Question 5

Social psychologists define aggression in a very specific way. According to that definition, which of the following is NOT an example of aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  A mafia "hit man" who kills for paychecks 
B)  A disgruntled employee who fantasizes about shouting at his boss 
C)  A woman who tries to backstab an ex-lover by sending a package of incriminating photos to his new girlfriend, but mistakenly sends the package to the wrong address. 
D)  A boy who posts mean comments about a fellow classmate on MySpace. 
A)  A mafia "hit man" who kills for paychecks 
B)  A disgruntled employee who fantasizes about shouting at his boss 
C)  A woman who tries to backstab an ex-lover by sending a package of incriminating photos to his new girlfriend, but mistakenly sends the package to the wrong address. 
D)  A boy who posts mean comments about a fellow classmate on MySpace.

Question 6

What do most experts today say about the frustration-aggression hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most agree that frustration always prompts aggression, but most also agree that aggression can occur in the absence of frustration. 
B)  Most agree that aggression always arises from frustration, but most also agree that frustration does not always lead to aggression. 
C)  Most agree that frustration and aggression are strongly linked, but most disagree with the idea that one always involves the other. 
D)  Most agree with the hypothesis in full. 
A)  Most agree that frustration always prompts aggression, but most also agree that aggression can occur in the absence of frustration. 
B)  Most agree that aggression always arises from frustration, but most also agree that frustration does not always lead to aggression. 
C)  Most agree that frustration and aggression are strongly linked, but most disagree with the idea that one always involves the other. 
D)  Most agree with the hypothesis in full.

Question 7

Aggression reduces frustration and also reduces the later tendency to be aggressive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which woman is most at risk for domestic violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leah, who has been married to Jacob for 30 years 
B)  Rachel, who has been married to Mark for one year 
C)  Eve, who is engaged to Seth 
D)  Phoebe, who is living with her boyfriend 
A)  Leah, who has been married to Jacob for 30 years 
B)  Rachel, who has been married to Mark for one year 
C)  Eve, who is engaged to Seth 
D)  Phoebe, who is living with her boyfriend

Question 9

Identify at least five different factors (person-level factors or situation-level factors) that contribute to aggression, and briefly discuss when and how they tend to exert influence.

Accepted Answer

a) Situational factors
 i) Wounded pride

Question 10

According to your text, which of the following statements about lying is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humans are the only animals who lie. 
B)  Both humans and other animals lie with great frequency. 
C)  Both humans and other animals lie, but humans lie with more frequency. 
D)  Both humans and other animals lie, but humans lie with less frequency. 
A)  Humans are the only animals who lie. 
B)  Both humans and other animals lie with great frequency. 
C)  Both humans and other animals lie, but humans lie with more frequency. 
D)  Both humans and other animals lie, but humans lie with less frequency.

Question 11

Katie is certain that when she quits her job, her boss will take it as a personal insult and be aggressive and rude with her. Katie is exhibiting the ____________________ bias.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Katie is certain that when she quits...

Question 12

Psychologists use the term ____________________ to describe the sense of anonymity that often arises when people are in large groups, which makes people especially likely to engage in antisocial behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Psychologists use the term ____________________ to describe...

Question 13

If you are a naturally aggressive person, then you ____. If you win a competitive game, then ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  are likely to have high testosterone; you are likely to temporarily increase your testosterone 
B)  are likely to have high testosterone; this will have no effect on your testosterone 
C)  are no more or less likely to have high testosterone; you are likely to temporarily increase your testosterone 
D)  are no more or less likely to have high testosterone; this will have no effect on your testosterone 
A)  are likely to have high testosterone; you are likely to temporarily increase your testosterone 
B)  are likely to have high testosterone; this will have no effect on your testosterone 
C)  are no more or less likely to have high testosterone; you are likely to temporarily increase your testosterone 
D)  are no more or less likely to have high testosterone; this will have no effect on your testosterone

Question 14

The proposal that "the occurrence of aggressive behavior always presupposes the existence of frustration [and] the existence of frustration always leads to some form of aggression" is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

the frustr

Question 15

Research suggests that, in general, alcohol tends to increase aggression only ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  among habitual drinkers 
B)  among people with high testosterone levels 
C)  when people are exposed to provocations or frustrations 
D)  among men 
A)  among habitual drinkers 
B)  among people with high testosterone levels 
C)  when people are exposed to provocations or frustrations 
D)  among men

Question 16

Your text argues that violent video games are ____ than violent television.

Accepted Answer

A)  less likely to promote aggression 
B)  more likely to promote aggression 
C)  equally likely to promote aggression 
D)  much safer for children 
A)  less likely to promote aggression 
B)  more likely to promote aggression 
C)  equally likely to promote aggression 
D)  much safer for children

Question 17

According to research, which of the following is least associated with lower levels of aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Taking vitamin supplements 
B)  High levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin 
C)  Low levels of the hormone testosterone 
D)  Low levels of the hormone cortisol 
A)  Taking vitamin supplements 
B)  High levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin 
C)  Low levels of the hormone testosterone 
D)  Low levels of the hormone cortisol

Question 18

Which of the following has been associated with high levels of aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low levels of serotonin 
B)  High levels of serotonin 
C)  Low levels of dopamine 
D)  High levels of dopamine 
A)  Low levels of serotonin 
B)  High levels of serotonin 
C)  Low levels of dopamine 
D)  High levels of dopamine

Question 19

In the initial conceptualization of the frustration-aggression hypothesis, frustration was defined as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  blocking or interfering with a goal 
B)  a mild form of anger 
C)  anything that reduced pleasure 
D)  anything that wounded a person's ego or sense of self-esteem 
A)  blocking or interfering with a goal 
B)  a mild form of anger 
C)  anything that reduced pleasure 
D)  anything that wounded a person's ego or sense of self-esteem

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of social aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 10-year-old girl refusing to speak to a classmate out of jealousy 
B)  A 10-year-old boy shoving a classmate for taking his ball 
C)  A 30-year-old man punching his wife 
D)  A 30-year-old woman littering 
A)  A 10-year-old girl refusing to speak to a classmate out of jealousy 
B)  A 10-year-old boy shoving a classmate for taking his ball 
C)  A 30-year-old man punching his wife 
D)  A 30-year-old woman littering

The textbook authors conclude that ____.

Which of the following conclusions is most accurate regarding the research on violence in the mass media and aggression?

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the weapons effect?

When it comes to paying their bills, eating a healthy diet, obeying traffic laws, showing up on time for work, and other mundane life tasks, people who are habitually aggressive ____.

Social psychologists define aggression in a very specific way. According to that definition, which of the following is NOT an example of aggression?

What do most experts today say about the frustration-aggression hypothesis?

Aggression reduces frustration and also reduces the later tendency to be aggressive.

Which woman is most at risk for domestic violence?

Identify at least five different factors (person-level factors or situation-level factors) that contribute to aggression, and briefly discuss when and how they tend to exert influence.

According to your text, which of the following statements about lying is TRUE?

Katie is certain that when she quits her job, her boss will take it as a personal insult and be aggressive and rude with her. Katie is exhibiting the ____________________ bias.

Psychologists use the term ____________________ to describe the sense of anonymity that often arises when people are in large groups, which makes people especially likely to engage in antisocial behavior.

If you are a naturally aggressive person, then you . If you win a competitive game, then .

The proposal that "the occurrence of aggressive behavior always presupposes the existence of frustration [and] the existence of frustration always leads to some form of aggression" is known as ____________________.

Research suggests that, in general, alcohol tends to increase aggression only ____.

Your text argues that violent video games are ____ than violent television.

According to research, which of the following is least associated with lower levels of aggression?

Which of the following has been associated with high levels of aggression?

In the initial conceptualization of the frustration-aggression hypothesis, frustration was defined as ____.

Which of the following is an example of social aggression?

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 Behavior: Doing What’s Best for Others

Attraction and Exclusion

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

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 textbook authors conclude that ____.

Which of the following conclusions is most accurate regarding the research on violence in the mass media and aggression?

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the weapons effect?

When it comes to paying their bills, eating a healthy diet, obeying traffic laws, showing up on time for work, and other mundane life tasks, people who are habitually aggressive ____.

Social psychologists define aggression in a very specific way. According to that definition, which of the following is NOT an example of aggression?

What do most experts today say about the frustration-aggression hypothesis?

Aggression reduces frustration and also reduces the later tendency to be aggressive.

Which woman is most at risk for domestic violence?

Identify at least five different factors (person-level factors or situation-level factors) that contribute to aggression, and briefly discuss when and how they tend to exert influence.

According to your text, which of the following statements about lying is TRUE?

Katie is certain that when she quits her job, her boss will take it as a personal insult and be aggressive and rude with her. Katie is exhibiting the ____________________ bias.

Psychologists use the term ____________________ to describe the sense of anonymity that often arises when people are in large groups, which makes people especially likely to engage in antisocial behavior.

If you are a naturally aggressive person, then you ____. If you win a competitive game, then ____.

The proposal that "the occurrence of aggressive behavior always presupposes the existence of frustration [and] the existence of frustration always leads to some form of aggression" is known as ____________________.

Research suggests that, in general, alcohol tends to increase aggression only ____.

Your text argues that violent video games are ____ than violent television.

According to research, which of the following is least associated with lower levels of aggression?

Which of the following has been associated with high levels of aggression?

In the initial conceptualization of the frustration-aggression hypothesis, frustration was defined as ____.

Which of the following is an example of social aggression?

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 Behavior: Doing What’s Best for Others

Attraction and Exclusion

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Applying Social Psychology to Health

Applying Social Psychology to the Workplace

Applying Social Psychology to the Law

Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

Filters

If you are a naturally aggressive person, then you . If you win a competitive game, then .