Aggression Answers

Which of the following factors is not linked to increased levels of aggression?A.physiological arousalB.high self-esteemC.domesticationD.being male

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Frederick is pulled over by a police officer for speeding and is given a ticket. Fredrick thinks the officer was being arbitrarily mean. He gets angry but feels like he can’t show the officer his anger. Soon after getting back on the freeway, Frederick cuts off another driver and makes a rude gesture. Which of the following ideas best explains Frederick's behavior? A. frustration-aggression principle B. instinct theory C. displaced aggression hypothesis D. psychoanalytic theory Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Social learning theory predicts that those who witness aggressive behavior being punished may be __________.A.less likely to behave aggressivelyB.more likely to behave aggressivelyC.extremely fearful of othersD.unable to replicate aggressive behaviors

The social interaction theory claims that aggressive behavior is __________. A. beneficial for releasing toxic emotions B. used to control the behavior of another C. dependent upon the level of frustration felt D. a physiological reaction to environmental stimuli Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Desensitization is a cognitive phenomenon in which those exposed to violence tend to __________.A.behave more aggressivelyB.become numb to more violenceC.see violence as exceptionalD.savor violent iconography

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Timothy is having a debate with another person. During the debate, Timothy’s opponent claims that Timothy is not intelligent enough to argue correctly. This causes Timothy to become embarrassed. Based on the above reading, why is Timothy likely to respond to this insult with aggressive behavior? A. Timothy feels threatened by his opponent’s remark. B. Timothy is habitually angry and aggressive. C. Timothy believes aggression will prove his intelligence. D. Timothy understands that aggression is a tool. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Aggression is often reduced after alcohol consumption.

High self-esteem has not been linked to aggressive behavior.

Research indicates that social isolation tends to decrease aggressive behaviors.

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Kathy is a big fan of horror movies. Although she was initially too afraid to watch them alone, she soon found that she could not get enough of them. Kathy began to watch television shows that were more violent as well.Which of the following effects is most likely responsible for Kathy’s behavior?A.aggressor effectB.victim effectC.appetite effectD.hostile expectation bias