Question 1

Which of the following statements about aggression is FALSE?

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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 B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

From a social learning perspective, how should Maggie and Nelson teach their daughter to stop throwing things when she is angry?

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A)   ignore her angry outbursts and praise nonaggressive behaviors
B)   threaten harsh punishments like taking her toys away
C)   spank her every time she behaves aggressively
D)   yell at her until she stopsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

According to Gentile and Anderson (2003) , "The scientific debate over whether media violence has an effect _____."

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A)   has just begun
B)   is an up-and-coming topic of inquiry
C)   is basically over
D)   is debatableE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Viewing sexually violent movies _____ men to brutality and results in _____ for domestic violence victims.

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A)   sensitizes; less sympathy
B)   sensitizes; more sympathy
C)   desensitizes; less sympathy
D)   desensitizes; more sympathyE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Bushman (2002)  let angry research participants retaliate against the person who angered them. Participants who _____ before being allowed to retaliate were LEAST aggressive.

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A)   did not hit a punching bag
B)   hit a punching bag while thinking about the person who angered
C)   hit a punching bag while thinking about physical fitness
D)   watched violent TVE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

According to Berkowitz (1989) , the frustration-aggression relationship is mediated by the role of

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A)   gender.
B)   age.
C)   anger.
D)   neurotransmitters.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

What is aggression? Based on your own experiences, give an example of hostile aggression and an example of instrumental aggression.

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Question 8

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.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Peter, a cashier at a local grocery store, was berated at work by his manager. He comes home from work and promptly yells at his wife and kicks the cat. This is an example of

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A)   displacement.
B)   catharsis.
C)   relative deprivation.
D)   cyberbullying.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

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)   humiliated.
B)   assertive.
C)   frustrated.
D)   instinctive.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of desensitization?

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A)   Allison, who watches a lot of boxing, "doesn't mind" seeing people in a fist fight
B)   Brian, who watches a lot of pornography, thinks women really want to be "taken"
C)   Steve, who watches a lot of Sesame Street, thinks sharing is important
D)   Kim, who believes that if someone pushes you, you need to fight backE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Increased aggressive behaviors are predicted by all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   the presence of weapons.
B)   anonymity.
C)   silent sulking.
D)   group interaction.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

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

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A)   assertion.
B)   manipulation.
C)   aggression.
D)   submission.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

_____ aggression springs from anger, and its only goal is to injure.

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A)   Manipulative
B)   Duplicitous
C)   Hostile
D)   InstrumentalE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

The prefrontal cortex in antisocial men is _____ percent less active than that of the everyday "normal" person.

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A)   5
B)   10
C)   14
D)   20E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

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

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A)   anger in causing aggression.
B)   the role of biochemical influences, such as alcohol.
C)   relative deprivation and the adaptation level phenomenon.
D)   catharsis as a reducer of frustration.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Fourteen-year-old Kevin frequently watches violent television programs. In the context of altered perceptions, this will most likely lead him to

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A)   experience more distress at the sight of teens fighting on the streets.
B)   underestimate the actual frequency of violent crimes in the world.
C)   become more interested in resolving the conflict between two of his personal friends.
D)   become more fearful of being personally assaulted.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

The frustration-aggression theory suggests that frustration

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A)   doesn't lead to aggression after all.
B)   reduces aggression more than it stimulates it.
C)   triggers a readiness to aggress.
D)   works by triggering the fight-or-flight regions of the brain.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

_____ are especially vulnerable to displaced aggression.

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A)   Older adults
B)   Teenagers
C)   Outgroup targets
D)   Family membersE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The frustration-aggression theory is designed to explain

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A)   hostile aggression.
B)   instrumental aggression.
C)   both hostile and instrumental aggression.
D)   neither hostile nor instrumental aggression.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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