Defining Aggression and Its Types

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Which of the following best defines aggression as per social psychologists?

Nonverbal harm without physical aggression

Violence with minimal forethought

Intentional harm to an unwilling individual (correct)

Unintentional harm to a willing individual

What distinguishes intentional harm from unintentional harm?

Frequency of occurrence

Intent behind the harm (correct)

Severity of the harm caused

Type of injury inflicted

Which type of aggression is driven by impulsive emotions and occurs with minimal forethought?

Emotional or Impulsive Aggression (correct)

Physical Aggression

Nonverbal Aggression

Instrumental or Cognitive Aggression

What characterizes instrumental or cognitive aggression?

Intentional, planned, and cognitive rather than affective Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of nonphysical aggression?

Spreading rumors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of violence as per the definition provided?

To achieve extreme physical harm such as injury or death Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of aggression according to social psychologists?

Behavior that is intended to harm another individual who does not wish to be harmed Signup and view all the answers

What role does the amygdala play in aggression?

Regulates perceptions and reactions to aggression and fear Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the idea that humans have a 'life instinct' and a 'death instinct'?

Sigmund Freud Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of testosterone in aggression?

Associated with increased aggression Signup and view all the answers

How does alcohol contribute to aggression?

Disrupts executive functions, reducing inhibition Signup and view all the answers

According to social psychologists, what is intentional harm in the context of aggression?

Wrongful acts done on purpose that cause harm to another individual Signup and view all the answers

What effect does punishment have on aggression, according to social learning and modeling?

Decreases aggression but may be modeled Signup and view all the answers

What role does the prefrontal cortex play in aggression?

Controls executive functions and inhibition Signup and view all the answers

What term do social psychologists use to refer to aggression that has extreme physical harm?

'Violence' Signup and view all the answers

What do low serotonin levels predict in relation to aggression?

Increased aggression Signup and view all the answers

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