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?

    <p>Intentional, planned, and cognitive rather than affective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of nonphysical aggression?

    <p>Spreading rumors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the definition of aggression according to social psychologists?

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

    What role does the amygdala play in aggression?

    <p>Regulates perceptions and reactions to aggression and fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sigmund Freud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of testosterone in aggression?

    <p>Associated with increased aggression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does alcohol contribute to aggression?

    <p>Disrupts executive functions, reducing inhibition</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Decreases aggression but may be modeled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the prefrontal cortex play in aggression?

    <p>Controls executive functions and inhibition</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Violence'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do low serotonin levels predict in relation to aggression?

    <p>Increased aggression</p> Signup and view all the answers

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