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When in groups,aggression can increase because of all of the following EXCEPT:


A) diminishing self-identity.
B) increasing conformity pressures.
C) increasing deindividuation.
D) decreasing anonymity.

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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According to Fay and Maner (2014) ,heat leads to aggression only after sensitive people ________.


A) are socially rejected
B) are subjected to physical pain
C) fail in their endeavors
D) involve in arguments

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

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According to Kagan (1989) and Wilkowski and Robinson (2008) ,people's ________ and how intense and reactive they are are partly brought with them into the world,influenced by their sympathetic nervous system's reactivity.


A) defense mechanisms
B) aggressive instinct
C) temperament
D) social learning

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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In an experiment conducted by Griffitt (1970) ,students who answered questionnaires while they were ________ reported feeling more tired and aggressive and expressed more hostility toward a stranger than did participants in a control group.


A) distracted by loud noises
B) in an uncomfortably hot room
C) being closely observed
D) eating popcorn and peanuts

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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In the context of culture change and world violence,which of the following statements is true?


A) Across centuries,humans have become increasingly violent.
B) The United States is the only western democracy that has not abolished the death penalty.
C) Some western democracies still enforce the death penalty for counterfeiting.
D) Many western democracies continue to see increases in antigay attitudes.

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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The ________ view of aggression is that one's aggressive drive is reduced when one "releases" aggressive energy.


A) social learning
B) pornographic
C) catharsis
D) pain response

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

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Research on the culture of honor helps explain why:


A) individualistic cultures are more aggressive than collectivist cultures.
B) collectivist cultures are more aggressive than individualistic cultures.
C) American cities populated by southerners have higher than average White homicide rates than those populated by northerners.
D) American cities populated by northerners have higher than average White homicide rates than those populated by southerners.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Bandura (1979) contended that whether we act aggressively depends on:


A) an aversive event.
B) the anticipated consequences.
C) the role of the parent.
D) bodily symptoms.

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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In the context of the influences on aggression,violent crimes are more likely committed:


A) in the winter rather than the summer.
B) when the weather is hot.
C) on a full moon night.
D) during the rainy season.

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Christos is a married man with two children and is committed to his wife of 12 years.When his wife and children go out of town for a week,he ends up watching a pornographic film.Christos starts regularly watching violently erotic movies that feature quick,uncommitted sex and gets addicted to them.As a result of watching such films,Christos is most likely to ________.


A) hold conservative opinions about extramarital sex
B) find his wife less attractive than earlier
C) stop perceiving women in sexual terms
D) dislike his wife's sexual submission to him

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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In the context of the influences on aggression,identify a true statement about the diffusion of responsibility.


A) It discourages antisocial tendencies.
B) It controls aggressive reactions.
C) It increases with distance.
D) It decreases with numbers.

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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In studies on violence,Eron and Huesmann (1980,1985) found that 8-year-olds who watched the most violence were:


A) unlikely to finish high school.
B) more likely than others to get a divorce.
C) more likely than others to be convicted of a crime.
D) more likely than others to commit child abuse.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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


A) reflexive.
B) hormonal.
C) neurological.
D) instinctive.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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The management of a multinational company has adopted a unique way to handle conflict situations among its employees and to manage aggressive behavior.When an employee feels frustrated or becomes aggressive,he or she is encouraged to go to the "cool-off room," where he or she can play squash or hit rubber walls with wooden bats.The management believes that releasing pent-up anger will be helpful in increasing employee performance and productivity.In the context of psychology,the management has given importance to the concept of ________.


A) avolition
B) centration
C) desensitization
D) catharsis

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Joe had problems controlling himself as a young child.Which of the following is true of Joe as an adult?


A) He will likely be a nonaggressive adult.
B) He will be vulnerable to depression.
C) He will be vulnerable to substance abuse.
D) He will likely be an assertive adult.

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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In the context of the influences on aggression,groups can amplify aggressive reactions partly by:


A) inhibiting impulses.
B) implementing the cathartic effect.
C) diffusing responsibility.
D) providing role models.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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All the following factors are likely to increase aggression EXCEPT:


A) offensive odors.
B) heat.
C) pain.
D) too much sleep.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Sigmund Freud speculated that human aggression springs from:


A) an innate sexual drive.
B) a self-destructive impulse.
C) the observation of aggressive adult models.
D) the blocking of goal-directed behavior.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Identify a consequence of repeatedly exposing people to erotic films that feature quick,uncommitted sex.


A) heightened attraction for partners
B) a dislike for extramarital sex
C) increased acceptance of women's sexual submission to men
D) a decrease in men's perceiving women in sexual terms

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

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Sophie bullies and physically abuses Wen,her junior,in school so that she will be feared as well as respected by other juniors.She also hopes to be popular by behaving in this manner.In the context of psychology,Sophie's behavior exemplifies ________.


A) hostile aggression
B) instrumental aggression
C) rosy retrospection
D) belief perseverance

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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