Question 1

"Most people do not approve of excessive public displays of affection." This is an example of a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  injunctive norm 
B)  descriptive norm 
C)  standard 
D)  personal norm 
A)  injunctive norm 
B)  descriptive norm 
C)  standard 
D)  personal norm

Question 2

Research on sexually coercive men (men who commit date rapes or stranger rapes) suggests that these men ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  tend to lack basic social skills and basic dating skills 
B)  have a strong sexual motivation and place a high value on sexual conquests 
C)  tend to have extremely low self-esteem 
D)  tend to be homosexuals who vehemently deny their homosexual feelings 
A)  tend to lack basic social skills and basic dating skills 
B)  have a strong sexual motivation and place a high value on sexual conquests 
C)  tend to have extremely low self-esteem 
D)  tend to be homosexuals who vehemently deny their homosexual feelings

Question 3

What do most high school and college students say about cheating?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most say they think it is wrong, but over 75% admit to cheating themselves. 
B)  Most say they think it is wrong, and only 10% admit to cheating themselves. 
C)  Most say they think it okay in some situations, and over 75% admit to cheating themselves. 
D)  Most say they think it okay in some situations, but only 10% admit to cheating themselves. 
A)  Most say they think it is wrong, but over 75% admit to cheating themselves. 
B)  Most say they think it is wrong, and only 10% admit to cheating themselves. 
C)  Most say they think it okay in some situations, and over 75% admit to cheating themselves. 
D)  Most say they think it okay in some situations, but only 10% admit to cheating themselves.

Question 4

Deindividuation tends to reduce ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  relational aggression 
B)  self-awareness 
C)  antisocial behavior 
D)  modeling 
A)  relational aggression 
B)  self-awareness 
C)  antisocial behavior 
D)  modeling

Question 5

Compare and contrast instinct theories of aggression with social learning theories of aggression. What empirical evidence is there to support either of these views?

Accepted Answer

a) Instinct theories (e.g., Freudian the

Question 6

The main difference between hostile aggression and instrumental aggression lies in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the motive(s) of the aggressor 
B)  whether the aggressive act is violent or non-violent 
C)  the outcome of the aggressive act 
D)  the emotions of the victim(s) 
A)  the motive(s) of the aggressor 
B)  whether the aggressive act is violent or non-violent 
C)  the outcome of the aggressive act 
D)  the emotions of the victim(s)

Question 7

The authors of the text call socially unacceptable words such as profanity or swear words ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  taboo words 
B)  blasphemous 
C)  obscenities 
D)  jinxes 
A)  taboo words 
B)  blasphemous 
C)  obscenities 
D)  jinxes

Question 8

One important cause of terrorism may be the experience of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  humiliation 
B)  wealth 
C)  deindividuation 
D)  eros 
A)  humiliation 
B)  wealth 
C)  deindividuation 
D)  eros

Question 9

Thad is angry at his football coach for making him sit out the next game. Thad talks about his coach behind the coach's back to the other players. Thad is displaying ____ aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  displaced 
B)  direct 
C)  indirect 
D)  instrumental 
A)  displaced 
B)  direct 
C)  indirect 
D)  instrumental

Question 10

Most social scientists believe that humans are naturally nonviolent, and that society fosters and encourages violence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is most accurate about cyberbullying?

Accepted Answer

A)  The perpetrator uses the tend and befriend tactic. 
B)  The perpetrator does not use relational aggression. 
C)  The perpetrator cannot know the victim. 
D)  The perpetrator can be anonymous. 
A)  The perpetrator uses the tend and befriend tactic. 
B)  The perpetrator does not use relational aggression. 
C)  The perpetrator cannot know the victim. 
D)  The perpetrator can be anonymous.

Question 12

The National Health and Social Life Survey found that between ____ of women had been forced into some sexual activity against their will.

Accepted Answer

A)  between 1% and 2% 
B)  between 7% and 12% 
C)  between 15% and 22% 
D)  between 20% and 28% 
A)  between 1% and 2% 
B)  between 7% and 12% 
C)  between 15% and 22% 
D)  between 20% and 28%

Question 13

When Coach Sims yells at Coach Cox for poor play calling, Coach Cox does not retaliate at all. But when Coach Cox gets home, he slams the door and whacks the dog with the paper in frustration. Coach Cox is displaying ____________________ aggression.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When Coach Sims yells at Coach Cox...

Question 14

Jayson accidentally bumped into a guy as he was walking down the street. He anticipates that the fellow will assume the "bump" was purposeful and will react aggressively. Jayson is exhibiting the ____ bias.

Accepted Answer

A)  hostile attribution 
B)  hostile perception 
C)  hostile expectation 
D)  indirect expectation 
A)  hostile attribution 
B)  hostile perception 
C)  hostile expectation 
D)  indirect expectation

Question 15

Jayson is eating lunch alone at a restaurant. He sees two people talking animatedly, and interprets it as arguing. Jayson is exhibiting the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  hostile attribution bias 
B)  hostile perception bias 
C)  hostile expectation bias 
D)  indirect expectation bias 
A)  hostile attribution bias 
B)  hostile perception bias 
C)  hostile expectation bias 
D)  indirect expectation bias

Question 16

Research suggests that people often learn to behave in particular ways based on modeling (observing and copying others' behaviors). Which of the following statements best describes how aggressive and nonaggressive models work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aggressive models can increase aggressive behavior. However, nonaggressive models do not appear to have much impact on people's behavior. 
B)  Aggressive models can increase aggressive behavior and nonaggressive models can decrease it. 
C)  Aggressive models do not appear to have much impact on people's behavior. However, nonaggressive models can decrease aggressive behavior. 
D)  Neither aggressive models nor nonaggressive models appear to have much impact on people's behavior. 
A)  Aggressive models can increase aggressive behavior. However, nonaggressive models do not appear to have much impact on people's behavior. 
B)  Aggressive models can increase aggressive behavior and nonaggressive models can decrease it. 
C)  Aggressive models do not appear to have much impact on people's behavior. However, nonaggressive models can decrease aggressive behavior. 
D)  Neither aggressive models nor nonaggressive models appear to have much impact on people's behavior.

Question 17

Why should aggression be understood as a form of social influence?

Accepted Answer

a) Aggression can be viewed as a means t

Question 18

Mr. Tully, the principal at an all-boys boarding school, has instituted a number of policies in order to try to curb violence and aggression among his students. Based on the research in social psychology, which of these policies will probably be ineffective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Encouraging aggressive sports, so that students can release their aggression 
B)  Restricting students' consumption of fried foods and sugary foods 
C)  Banning violent television programs 
D)  Banning violent video games 
A)  Encouraging aggressive sports, so that students can release their aggression 
B)  Restricting students' consumption of fried foods and sugary foods 
C)  Banning violent television programs 
D)  Banning violent video games

Question 19

The risk of domestic violence for single women (women who are divorced, separated, co-habiting, or never married) is approximately _____ the risk for married women.

Accepted Answer

A)  three times higher than 
B)  the same as 
C)  half as high as 
D)  one-tenth as high as 
A)  three times higher than 
B)  the same as 
C)  half as high as 
D)  one-tenth as high as

Question 20

Another term for instrumental aggression is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  proactive aggression 
B)  zero-sum aggression 
C)  self-defense 
D)  reciprocal aggression 
A)  proactive aggression 
B)  zero-sum aggression 
C)  self-defense 
D)  reciprocal aggression

"Most people do not approve of excessive public displays of affection." This is an example of a(n) ____.

Research on sexually coercive men (men who commit date rapes or stranger rapes) suggests that these men ____.

What do most high school and college students say about cheating?

Deindividuation tends to reduce ____.

Compare and contrast instinct theories of aggression with social learning theories of aggression. What empirical evidence is there to support either of these views?

The main difference between hostile aggression and instrumental aggression lies in ____.

The authors of the text call socially unacceptable words such as profanity or swear words ____.

One important cause of terrorism may be the experience of ____.

Thad is angry at his football coach for making him sit out the next game. Thad talks about his coach behind the coach's back to the other players. Thad is displaying ____ aggression.

Most social scientists believe that humans are naturally nonviolent, and that society fosters and encourages violence.

What is most accurate about cyberbullying?

The National Health and Social Life Survey found that between ____ of women had been forced into some sexual activity against their will.

When Coach Sims yells at Coach Cox for poor play calling, Coach Cox does not retaliate at all. But when Coach Cox gets home, he slams the door and whacks the dog with the paper in frustration. Coach Cox is displaying ____________________ aggression.

Jayson accidentally bumped into a guy as he was walking down the street. He anticipates that the fellow will assume the "bump" was purposeful and will react aggressively. Jayson is exhibiting the ____ bias.

Jayson is eating lunch alone at a restaurant. He sees two people talking animatedly, and interprets it as arguing. Jayson is exhibiting the ____.

Research suggests that people often learn to behave in particular ways based on modeling (observing and copying others' behaviors). Which of the following statements best describes how aggressive and nonaggressive models work?

Why should aggression be understood as a form of social influence?

Mr. Tully, the principal at an all-boys boarding school, has instituted a number of policies in order to try to curb violence and aggression among his students. Based on the research in social psychology, which of these policies will probably be ineffective?

The risk of domestic violence for single women (women who are divorced, separated, co-habiting, or never married) is approximately _____ the risk for married women.

Another term for instrumental aggression is ____.

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Choices and Actions: The Self in Control

Social Cognition

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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

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Exam 10: Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

"Most people do not approve of excessive public displays of affection." This is an example of a(n) ____.

Research on sexually coercive men (men who commit date rapes or stranger rapes) suggests that these men ____.

What do most high school and college students say about cheating?

Deindividuation tends to reduce ____.

Compare and contrast instinct theories of aggression with social learning theories of aggression. What empirical evidence is there to support either of these views?

The main difference between hostile aggression and instrumental aggression lies in ____.

The authors of the text call socially unacceptable words such as profanity or swear words ____.

One important cause of terrorism may be the experience of ____.

Thad is angry at his football coach for making him sit out the next game. Thad talks about his coach behind the coach's back to the other players. Thad is displaying ____ aggression.

Most social scientists believe that humans are naturally nonviolent, and that society fosters and encourages violence.

What is most accurate about cyberbullying?

The National Health and Social Life Survey found that between ____ of women had been forced into some sexual activity against their will.

When Coach Sims yells at Coach Cox for poor play calling, Coach Cox does not retaliate at all. But when Coach Cox gets home, he slams the door and whacks the dog with the paper in frustration. Coach Cox is displaying ____________________ aggression.

Jayson accidentally bumped into a guy as he was walking down the street. He anticipates that the fellow will assume the "bump" was purposeful and will react aggressively. Jayson is exhibiting the ____ bias.

Jayson is eating lunch alone at a restaurant. He sees two people talking animatedly, and interprets it as arguing. Jayson is exhibiting the ____.

Research suggests that people often learn to behave in particular ways based on modeling (observing and copying others' behaviors). Which of the following statements best describes how aggressive and nonaggressive models work?

Why should aggression be understood as a form of social influence?

Mr. Tully, the principal at an all-boys boarding school, has instituted a number of policies in order to try to curb violence and aggression among his students. Based on the research in social psychology, which of these policies will probably be ineffective?

The risk of domestic violence for single women (women who are divorced, separated, co-habiting, or never married) is approximately _____ the risk for married women.

Another term for instrumental aggression is ____.

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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