Motivation and Aggression: Understanding Frustration
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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?

  • 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?

  • Denial
  • Displacement (correct)
  • Rationalization
  • Projection
  • What is the name of the theory that suggests frustration can trigger a readiness to aggress?

    <p>Frustration-Aggression Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be an alternative response to frustration, according to Figure 10.2?

    <p>Withdrawal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for displaced aggression, according to the Frustration-Aggression Theory?

    <p>Fear of punishment or disapproval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Berkowitz's revised theory, what is produced when someone's frustration leads to anger?

    <p>An emotional readiness to aggress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Vice President Richard Cheney think most people in the world disagreed with America's launching of war?

    <p>They didn't experience 9/11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines whether frustration leads to anger or irritation?

    <p>Whether the frustration is understandable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of aggressive cues in Berkowitz's revised theory?

    <p>To release bottled-up anger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the original frustration-aggression theory, what is the direct result of frustration?

    <p>Aggression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between anger and irritation?

    <p>Understandability of the frustration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior?

    <p>Encountering aggressive cues, such as the sight of a weapon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a result of playing with toy guns, according to the experiment mentioned?

    <p>More willingness to knock down another child's blocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can combine with hostile thoughts and feelings to form a recipe for aggressive behavior?

    <p>Arousal and hostile thoughts and feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of experiencing a frightening situation, according to the laboratory findings?

    <p>Increased arousal and romantic feelings towards one's partner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can heighten arousal and potentially lead to aggressive behavior?

    <p>A frustrating, hot, or insulting situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can trigger aggression by provoking hostile cognitions, hostile feelings, and arousal?

    <p>An aversive situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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