Question 1

"Playing violent video games allows people to safely express their aggressive tendencies and get their anger out." This statement is most clearly consistent with the ________ hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensitization
B)  catharsis
C)  frustration-aggression
D)  social learningE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 2

Reza is robbed at gun point.He feels frustrated and helpless.Unable to vent his anger,he verbally abuses his wife later when she accidentally adds extra sugar to his coffee.In the context of aggression,this scenario exemplifies ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  displacement
B)  afterburn
C)  agnosia
D)  kleptomaniaE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Peter,a cashier at a local grocery store,was berated at his workplace by his manager.After returning from work,he yells at his wife and kicks the cat.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  displacement.
B)  catharsis.
C)  relative deprivation.
D)  cyberbullying.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

In the context of biochemical influences on aggression,to lower aggression,one should eat a diet that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is high in omega-3 fatty acids
B)  is high in trans fat
C)  includes sweetened drinks
D)  contains low calciumE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

In the context of the theories of aggression,identify a true statement about genetic influences on aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bad environments alone cause people to exhibit antisocial behaviors later in life.
B)  Genes predispose some children to be more sensitive to maltreatment than others.
C)  Bad genes alone predispose later aggressiveness.
D)  Aggressiveness is independent of nature and nurture.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Research suggests that the sight of a weapon can:

Accepted Answer

A)  elicit frustration.
B)  sensitize one to the dangers of violence.
C)  prime aggressive thoughts.
D)  produce catharsis.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

According to Falkner et al.(2016) and Falkner and Lin (2014) ,docile animals can be provoked into rage,and raging animals into submission,usually by stimulating ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the cerebellum
B)  the hypothalamus
C)  the corpus callosum
D)  the pituitary glandE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Identify a true statement about hostile aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  It is incapable of injuring or harming others.
B)  It springs from anger.
C)  It is employed as a means to some other end.
D)  It causes most wars.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Juanita is upset with Arthur.During a social gathering,he makes rude remarks about her in front of others.Arthur's behavior exemplifies:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of desensitization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allison watches boxing tournaments frequently and does not mind seeing people in a fist fight.
B)  Brian watches a lot of pornography and thinks women really want to be taken.
C)  Steve regularly watches Sesame Street episodes and thinks sharing is important.
D)  Kim believes that if someone pushes you,you need to fight back.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

According to Gentile and Anderson (2003) ,playing violent games might have a more toxic effect than watching violent television because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the players are passive.
B)  television appears more "real."
C)  players play the role of a violent character.
D)  television violence is rewarded.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

In an experiment,men watched a neutral,an erotic,or an aggressive-erotic film.These men were then asked to teach a confederate a list of nonsense syllables by choosing how much shock to administer for incorrect answers.Who delivered the most shock?

Accepted Answer

A)  Those who saw the neutral film delivered stronger shocks than others.
B)  Those who saw the erotic film delivered stronger shocks than others.
C)  Those who saw the aggressive-erotic film delivered stronger shocks than others.
D)  The experimenter found no significant difference between the groups.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Playing violent,rather than nonviolent,video games has been linked to all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased aggressive feelings.
B)  increased aggressive behaviors.
C)  decreased prosocial behavior.
D)  increased empathy for others.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following actions represents aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  a fired employee seething with rage
B)  a dentist drilling a tooth
C)  a stranger shouting profanities at you
D)  a clumsy person bumping into youE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

Kevin goes to a juice vending machine as he feels thirsty.The vending machine malfunctions and retains his money without delivering the juice.In this situation,Kevin will likely feel:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

In the context of the influences on aggression,research confirms that groups:

Accepted Answer

A)  have little effect on violence.
B)  can amplify aggressive reactions.
C)  suppress aggressive tendencies.
D)  promote catharsis.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

In the context of the influences on aggression,according to Staub (1996) ,as group identity develops,________.

Accepted Answer

A)  polarization diminishes
B)  self-identity becomes enhanced
C)  deindividuation decreases
D)  conformity pressures increaseE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Displaced aggression is most likely when the target ________ to the instigator.

Accepted Answer

A)  shares no similarity
B)  shares some similarity
C)  is related
D)  is unrelatedE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Most murders are ________ aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  manipulative
B)  duplicitous
C)  hostile
D)  instrumentalE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Adam plays violent video games often.Social psychologists would predict that Adam is likely to frequently:

Accepted Answer

A)  watch television.
B)  access pornography.
C)  get into fights.
D)  listen to rap music.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 10: Aggression: Hurting Others

According to Falkner et al.(2016) and Falkner and Lin (2014) ,docile animals can be provoked into rage,and raging animals into submission,usually by stimulating ________.

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Most murders are ________ aggression.

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Adam plays violent video games often.Social psychologists would predict that Adam is likely to frequently:

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According to Gentile and Anderson (2003) ,playing violent games might have a more toxic effect than watching violent television because:

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Playing violent,rather than nonviolent,video games has been linked to all of the following EXCEPT:

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Peter,a cashier at a local grocery store,was berated at his workplace by his manager.After returning from work,he yells at his wife and kicks the cat.This is an example of:

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In an experiment,men watched a neutral,an erotic,or an aggressive-erotic film.These men were then asked to teach a confederate a list of nonsense syllables by choosing how much shock to administer for incorrect answers.Who delivered the most shock?

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Which of the following is an example of desensitization?

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Research suggests that the sight of a weapon can:

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"Playing violent video games allows people to safely express their aggressive tendencies and get their anger out." This statement is most clearly consistent with the ________ hypothesis.

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Displaced aggression is most likely when the target ________ to the instigator.

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In the context of the influences on aggression,according to Staub (1996) ,as group identity develops,________.

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In the context of the influences on aggression,research confirms that groups:

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Which of the following actions represents aggression?

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Juanita is upset with Arthur.During a social gathering,he makes rude remarks about her in front of others.Arthur's behavior exemplifies:

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Identify a true statement about hostile aggression.

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Reza is robbed at gun point.He feels frustrated and helpless.Unable to vent his anger,he verbally abuses his wife later when she accidentally adds extra sugar to his coffee.In the context of aggression,this scenario exemplifies ________.

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In the context of the theories of aggression,identify a true statement about genetic influences on aggression.

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Kevin goes to a juice vending machine as he feels thirsty.The vending machine malfunctions and retains his money without delivering the juice.In this situation,Kevin will likely feel:

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In the context of biochemical influences on aggression,to lower aggression,one should eat a diet that ________.

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