Question 1

Which of the following is not an example of aggression?

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A)   terrorism
B)   a predator stalking its prey
C)   assisted suicide
D)   bar brawlE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

According to social-learning theory, aversive experiences lead directly to

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A)   aggression.
B)   anticipated negative consequences.
C)   emotional arousal.
D)   constructive problem solving.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Research suggests that catharsis neither occurs nor effectively reduces aggression, yet the notion of catharsis and its therapeutic effects is widely believed. Why?

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Question 4

In a famous experiment by Albert Bandura and colleagues, children watched an adult attack a Bobo doll with a mallet. They were then shown some attractive toys they were forbidden to play with. When they were taken to another room, they

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A)   began to cry.
B)   attacked a Bobo doll.
C)   verbally attacked the adult experimenter.
D)   chose to watch a violent rather than a non-violent film.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Sigmund Freud argued that aggression ultimately springs from

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A)   an innate sexual drive.
B)   a primitive death urge.
C)   observation of aggressive adult models.
D)   blocking of goal-directed behaviour.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Research suggests that the sight of a weapon can

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A)   elicit frustration.
B)   sensitize one to the danger of violence.
C)   amplify aggression.
D)   produce catharsis.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Studies of hormonal influences on aggression indicate that

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A)   hormonal influences are as strong in humans as they are in lower animals.
B)   after age 25, testosterone and rates of violent crime decrease together.
C)   variations in testosterone seem to have no effect on behaviour within the normal range of teen boys and adult men.
D)   all of these choices are correct.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Research by the National Television Violence Survey found that ___________ programs contained physically compelling action that threatens to hurt or kill, or actual hurting or killing.

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A)   4 in 10
B)   6 in 10
C)   8 in 10
D)   9 in 10E) B) and D)
F) B) and C) B

Question 9

Research in the laboratory and in real life suggests that pain, personal attacks, and overcrowding are _______ experiences that _______ the likelihood of aggression.

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A)   aversive; increase
B)   aversive; decrease
C)   frustrating; do not affect
D)   frustrating; decreaseE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Viewing sexually violent movies _____________ men to brutality and results in _____________ for rape victims.

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A)   sensitizes; less aggression
B)   sensitizes; more sympathy
C)   desensitizes; less sympathy
D)   desensitizes; more sympathyE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

According to research,

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A)   hotter days have more violent crimes.
B)   cooler days have more violent crimes.
C)   hotter days have least violent crimes.
D)   none of these choices are correct.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Arvid didn't work very hard on his last class essay assignment, so he was relieved at first to find he'd gotten a C on it. But when he learned that most of his classmates had gotten Bs and As, he felt unhappy and angry about his grade. Arvid's experience is best explained in terms of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The social learning approach suggests that to reduce aggression we should

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A)   model cooperative, nonaggressive behaviour.
B)   reward cooperative, nonaggressive behaviour.
C)   ignore aggressive behaviour.
D)   all of these choices are correct.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

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

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A)   Women are more likely to believe rape is a serious crime.
B)   Men become more accepting of violence against women.
C)   Women become more aggressive toward other women.
D)   All of the choices are correct.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

Hostile aggression is defined as aggression that is a means to some other end.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Instinctive behaviour is behaviour that is

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A)   survival-oriented and common to most members of a species.
B)   innate, unlearned, and shown by all members of a species.
C)   reflexive and automatic but easily overcome by learning.
D)   the way members of a species ought to behave.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Imagine that you've just finished vacuuming when your young daughter races through the house into the bathroom with her muddy shoes still on her feet. According to the revised version of the frustration-aggression theory, in which situation would you be the least angry at your daughter?

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A)   Your daughter is only seven years old.
B)   Your daughter is with a friend.
C)   Your daughter is ill and couldn't stop to take off her shoes.
D)   No matter what the situation, you'll be furious.E) None of the above
F) B) and D) C

Question 19

When your expectations are fulfilled by your attainments, you feel ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   frustrated
B)   stress
C)   anger
D)   satisfiedE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

According to cross-cultural research, __________ attacks breed __________ attacks.

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A)   intentional; retaliatory
B)   non-intentional; retaliatory
C)   all of the choices are correct
D)   none of the choices are correctE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 9: Aggression: Hurting Others

Which of the following is not an example of aggression?

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According to social-learning theory, aversive experiences lead directly to

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Research suggests that catharsis neither occurs nor effectively reduces aggression, yet the notion of catharsis and its therapeutic effects is widely believed. Why?

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In a famous experiment by Albert Bandura and colleagues, children watched an adult attack a Bobo doll with a mallet. They were then shown some attractive toys they were forbidden to play with. When they were taken to another room, they

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Sigmund Freud argued that aggression ultimately springs from

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Research suggests that the sight of a weapon can

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Studies of hormonal influences on aggression indicate that

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Research by the National Television Violence Survey found that ___________ programs contained physically compelling action that threatens to hurt or kill, or actual hurting or killing.

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Research in the laboratory and in real life suggests that pain, personal attacks, and overcrowding are _______ experiences that _______ the likelihood of aggression.

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Viewing sexually violent movies _____________ men to brutality and results in _____________ for rape victims.

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According to research,

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Arvid didn't work very hard on his last class essay assignment, so he was relieved at first to find he'd gotten a C on it. But when he learned that most of his classmates had gotten Bs and As, he felt unhappy and angry about his grade. Arvid's experience is best explained in terms of

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The social learning approach suggests that to reduce aggression we should

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

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

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Hostile aggression is defined as aggression that is a means to some other end.

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Instinctive behaviour is behaviour that is

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Imagine that you've just finished vacuuming when your young daughter races through the house into the bathroom with her muddy shoes still on her feet. According to the revised version of the frustration-aggression theory, in which situation would you be the least angry at your daughter?

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When your expectations are fulfilled by your attainments, you feel ___________.

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According to cross-cultural research, __________ attacks breed __________ attacks.

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