6 Questions
What is the primary difference between hostile aggression and instrumental aggression?
Hostile aggression stems from feelings of anger, whereas instrumental aggression is aimed at achieving a specific goal.
According to the Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis, what increases the probability of an aggressive response?
The perception that one is being prevented from obtaining a goal.
What is the term for the tendency of weapons to enhance aggressive thoughts, feelings, and actions?
The Weapons Effect
What is the name of the theory that suggests that people learn aggressive behaviors through observing and imitating others?
The Social Learning Theory
What is the term for aggression that is aimed at inflicting physical or psychological pain?
Hostile aggression
What is the term for the idea that engaging in a violent activity can reduce aggressive feelings and behaviors?
The Catharsis Hypothesis
Test your understanding of aggression, including its definitions, types, and theories. Learn about hostile and instrumental aggression, and how social situations can influence aggressive behavior.
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