39 Questions
What is the definition of aggression?
Intentional behavior aimed at causing physical or psychological pain
Which of the following is an example of instrumental aggression?
Fights
What are the two types of aggression?
Hostile and instrumental aggression
What does the evolutionary approach suggest about aggression?
Aggression is hardwired in humans
Which gender tends to be more physically aggressive?
Men
What role does testosterone play in aggression?
Testosterone weakly influences aggression
What are some examples of aggression mentioned in the text?
All of the above
What does the culture of honour hypothesis suggest about aggression?
Aggression is more common in violent cultures
Why are men more aggressive than women according to the evolutionary approach?
Men aggress to protect offspring
What is the goal of instrumental aggression?
To achieve a goal other than causing pain
Which theory suggests that we learn social behavior, such as aggression, by observing others and imitating them?
Social Learning Theory
Which physiological factor is mentioned as a potential influence on aggression?
Pain and Discomfort
Which situational factor is mentioned as a potential cause of aggression?
Provocation and Reciprocation
Which type of violence is linked to shootings and other harmful acts?
Media Violence
Which factor is mentioned as potentially decreasing aggression?
Communication and Problem Solving
What is the notion that performing an aggressive act, watching others engage in aggressive behavior, or engaging in a fantasy of aggression reduces the likelihood of further aggressive behavior?
Catharsis
What is the term for the perception that you have less than you deserve, less than what you have been led to expect, or less than what people similar to you have?
Relative Deprivation
Which factor is mentioned as a potential influence on aggression in relationships?
Women suffering more
Which type of media is mentioned as potentially leading to desensitization and dehumanization?
Video Games
Which factor is mentioned as potentially increasing frustration?
All of the above
What is the term for aggression that is driven by feelings of anger and aimed at causing pain or injury?
Hostile Aggression
Which type of aggression is characterized by aggression as a means to achieve a goal other than causing pain?
Instrumental Aggression
What does the evolutionary approach suggest about aggression in men compared to women?
Men are more aggressive than women
Which factor is mentioned as potentially increasing frustration and leading to aggression?
Culture and Aggression
Which type of media is mentioned as potentially leading to desensitization and dehumanization, and therefore increasing aggression?
Video Games
Which factor is mentioned as potentially decreasing aggression?
How to Decrease Aggression
Which situational factor is mentioned as a potential cause of aggression?
Culture and Aggression
Why are men more aggressive than women according to the evolutionary approach?
Men have a stronger desire for paternity
Which gender tends to be more physically aggressive?
Men
Which theory suggests that we learn social behavior, such as aggression, by observing others and imitating them?
Social Learning Theory
Which physiological factor is mentioned as a potential influence on aggression?
Serotonin & Dopamine
Which factor is mentioned as a potential influence on aggression in relationships?
Provocation and Reciprocation
Which situational factor is mentioned as a potential cause of aggression?
All of the above
What is the term for the perception that you have less than you deserve, less than what you have been led to expect, or less than what people similar to you have?
Relative Deprivation
Which type of aggression is linked to shootings and other harmful acts?
Intimate partner violence
Which type of media is mentioned as potentially leading to desensitization and dehumanization?
Video Games
What is the notion that performing an aggressive act, watching others engage in aggressive behavior, or engaging in a fantasy of aggression reduces the likelihood of further aggressive behavior?
Catharsis
Which factor is mentioned as a potential influence on aggression?
All of the above
What is the goal of instrumental aggression?
To achieve a specific goal or outcome
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