Question 1

Which of the following statements about aggression is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aversive experiences,including frustrations,discomfort,and pain can influence aggression.
B)  Arousal from any source,including physical exercise or sexual stimulation,can be transformed into anger.
C)  Aggression cues,such as a gun,increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior.
D)  Repeatedly playing violent video games does not increase aggressive thinking.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Most murders are considered _______ aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  manipulative
B)  duplicitous
C)  hostile
D)  instrumentalE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Phil believes that aggression is unlearned and universal.In other words,Phil believes aggression is

Accepted Answer

A)  reflexive.
B)  hormonal.
C)  neurological.
D)  instinctual.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 4

Hennigan and her colleagues (1982) found that the larceny theft rate in U.S.cities jumped after television was first introduced.This result can be explained in terms of the

Accepted Answer

A)  amount of crime depicted on television.
B)  thieves' sense of feeling deprived relative to wealthy television characters and those portrayed in advertisements.
C)  thieves' lack of positive socialization experiences at home and school.
D)  amount of time spent watching TV.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Most terrorism is considered _______ aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  manipulative
B)  duplicitous
C)  hostile
D)  instrumentalE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

According to Myers,in 2003 American and British leaders justified attacking Iraq not as a hostile effort to kill Iraqis,but as an instrumental act of liberation and of self-defense against presumed weapons of mass destruction.Social psychologists would consider this an example of _______ aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  manipulative
B)  duplicitous
C)  hostile
D)  instrumentalE) A) and D)
F) None of the above D

Question 7

Which of the following actions is an example of instrumental aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  murdering a spouse for infidelity
B)  suicidal terrorist bombings
C)  gossiping about someone when you are angry with him or her
D)  having a fist fight with someone for scratching your carE) None of the above
F) A) and C) B

Question 8

Frustration is noted to arise from

Accepted Answer

A)  a mismatch between achievements and rewards.
B)  the gap between expectations and attainments.
C)  the deprivation of elements essential to survival.
D)  learned helplessness and hopelessness.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Compared to the national rate,abused children are _______ times _______ likely to abuse their own children.

Accepted Answer

A)  4;less
B)  4;more
C)  10;less
D)  10;moreE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Gallup youth surveys show that the percent of 13- to 17-year-olds feeling that there is too much movie violence has

Accepted Answer

A)  increased.
B)  decreased.
C)  stayed the same.
D)  changed depending on geographic area.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is not one of the needs playing video games satisfy according to Przyblski et al.(2010) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  control
B)  social connection
C)  competence
D)  dominanceE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

_____ may explain why happiness levels are lower and crime rates are higher in areas with large income inequalities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Displacement
B)  Frustration-aggression theory
C)  Relative deprivation.
D)  Social learning theoryE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of aggression as it is defined in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sam accidentally slams the car door too quickly,and it hits Tim's knee.
B)  Luisa urges her classmates not to vote for Marcy for dormitory senator,citing some rumors about Marcy's social life.
C)  Carla,a dentist,delivers a shot of Novocain before pulling her patient's tooth.
D)  Joe's eagerness and enthusiasm resulted in his being promoted to sales manager in a very short time.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Viewing pornography

Accepted Answer

A)  contributes to men's actual aggression toward women.
B)  leads men to fantasize about raping women.
C)  does not impact men's aggressive acts or thoughts toward women.
D)  leads men to fantasize about being rapeD.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Repeated exposure to erotic films that feature quick,uncommitted sex does NOT have which effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  tends to decrease attraction for one's partner
B)  tends to increase attraction for one's partner
C)  tends to increase acceptance of extramarital sex
D)  tends to increase acceptance of women's sexual submission to menE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

According to Albert Bandura,an important influence on one's tendency to be aggressive is

Accepted Answer

A)  hormonal factors.
B)  how much anger or frustration has built up inside.
C)  one's hereditary predisposition to be aggressive.
D)  observations of others' behavior.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Review the research on aggression cues and violence.

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Question 18

Which hormone is most closely linked to aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen
B)  testosterone
C)  adrenaline
D)  gonadotrophinE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

The redirection of aggression to a target other than the source of the frustration is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  displacement.
B)  substitution.
C)  instrumental aggression.
D)  projection.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

What arguments would you present in favor of stricter gun control laws?

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Exam 10: Aggression: Hurting Others

Which of the following statements about aggression is FALSE?

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Most murders are considered _______ aggression.

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Phil believes that aggression is unlearned and universal.In other words,Phil believes aggression is

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Hennigan and her colleagues (1982) found that the larceny theft rate in U.S.cities jumped after television was first introduced.This result can be explained in terms of the

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Most terrorism is considered _______ aggression.

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Which of the following actions is an example of instrumental aggression?

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Frustration is noted to arise from

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Compared to the national rate,abused children are _______ times _______ likely to abuse their own children.

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Gallup youth surveys show that the percent of 13- to 17-year-olds feeling that there is too much movie violence has

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Which of the following is not one of the needs playing video games satisfy according to Przyblski et al.(2010) ?

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_____ may explain why happiness levels are lower and crime rates are higher in areas with large income inequalities.

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Which of the following is an example of aggression as it is defined in the text?

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Viewing pornography

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Repeated exposure to erotic films that feature quick,uncommitted sex does NOT have which effect?

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According to Albert Bandura,an important influence on one's tendency to be aggressive is

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Review the research on aggression cues and violence.

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Which hormone is most closely linked to aggression?

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The redirection of aggression to a target other than the source of the frustration is referred to as

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What arguments would you present in favor of stricter gun control laws?

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