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According to the frustration-aggression theory, what is the primary outcome of blocked goal-directed behavior?
According to the frustration-aggression theory, what is the primary outcome of blocked goal-directed behavior?
- A readiness to aggress (correct)
- Improved self-esteem
- Enhanced creativity
- Increased motivation to achieve the goal
What was the finding of Rupert Brown and his colleagues' study on British ferry passengers?
What was the finding of Rupert Brown and his colleagues' study on British ferry passengers?
- Passengers were more anxious about their travel
- Passengers were more friendly towards French people
- Passengers were more aggressive towards French people (correct)
- Passengers were indifferent to the blockade
What is the term for the redirecting of aggressive energy towards another target or oneself?
What is the term for the redirecting of aggressive energy towards another target or oneself?
- Denial
- Displacement (correct)
- Rationalization
- Projection
What is the name of the theory that suggests frustration can trigger a readiness to aggress?
What is the name of the theory that suggests frustration can trigger a readiness to aggress?
What can be an alternative response to frustration, according to Figure 10.2?
What can be an alternative response to frustration, according to Figure 10.2?
What is the primary reason for displaced aggression, according to the Frustration-Aggression Theory?
What is the primary reason for displaced aggression, according to the Frustration-Aggression Theory?
According to Berkowitz's revised theory, what is produced when someone's frustration leads to anger?
According to Berkowitz's revised theory, what is produced when someone's frustration leads to anger?
Why did Vice President Richard Cheney think most people in the world disagreed with America's launching of war?
Why did Vice President Richard Cheney think most people in the world disagreed with America's launching of war?
What is the primary factor that determines whether frustration leads to anger or irritation?
What is the primary factor that determines whether frustration leads to anger or irritation?
What is the purpose of aggressive cues in Berkowitz's revised theory?
What is the purpose of aggressive cues in Berkowitz's revised theory?
According to the original frustration-aggression theory, what is the direct result of frustration?
According to the original frustration-aggression theory, what is the direct result of frustration?
What is the primary difference between anger and irritation?
What is the primary difference between anger and irritation?
What can increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior?
What can increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior?
What can be a result of playing with toy guns, according to the experiment mentioned?
What can be a result of playing with toy guns, according to the experiment mentioned?
What can combine with hostile thoughts and feelings to form a recipe for aggressive behavior?
What can combine with hostile thoughts and feelings to form a recipe for aggressive behavior?
What is a potential consequence of experiencing a frightening situation, according to the laboratory findings?
What is a potential consequence of experiencing a frightening situation, according to the laboratory findings?
Which of the following can heighten arousal and potentially lead to aggressive behavior?
Which of the following can heighten arousal and potentially lead to aggressive behavior?
What can trigger aggression by provoking hostile cognitions, hostile feelings, and arousal?
What can trigger aggression by provoking hostile cognitions, hostile feelings, and arousal?
