28 Questions
Which of the following statements about the trajectory of aggression in children is most accurate?
Aggression peaks at 2 years and then declines as children become more socialized.
How do the nature of aggressive behaviors change with developmental periods?
The kind and nature of aggressive behaviors presented also change with developmental periods.
Is aggression considered innate, as suggested by Tremblay et al. (1999)?
Aggression may have innate components, but self-regulation and self-control of negative impulses are learned responses.
Which of the following is involved in the process of socialization in relation to self-control and behavioral regulation?
Promotes the internalization of social cues and values
How does cognition play a role in self-control and behavioral regulation?
It involves problem-solving to help children get what they want while avoiding social disapproval
What does response delay refer to in relation to cognition?
A pause before reacting to a situation or impulse
Which of the following is a common characteristic of emotional regulation in relation to self-control and behavioral regulation?
It allows for the expression and inhibition of emotional responses.
What do prosocial behaviors and interpersonal aggression have in common in terms of understanding?
Both require an understanding of intent.
In the context of prosocial behaviors, what is the typical intent?
Intent to purposefully help another
Which type of aggression involves actions like pushing or shoving to obtain an object, without a clear intent to harm?
c. Instrumental aggression
What distinguishes interpersonal or hostile aggression from other forms of aggression?
c. It is characterized by an intent to purposefully hurt another.
How does the development of a sense of 'fairness' relate to interpersonal aggression in children?
c. It may increase interpersonal aggression as children seek to 'get even.'
Which of the following best describes reactive aggression in terms of its timing and response?
c. It is hot-blooded, involving a spur-of-the-moment reaction to perceived threat or provocation.
What distinguishes reactive aggression in terms of its onset and physiological response?
a. It typically has an earlier onset and is associated with autonomic nervous system arousal.
Which psychological model is associated with reactive aggression, suggesting that when individuals are angry, they act out without thinking?
b. The Frustration-Aggression Model
Which of the following factors are often associated with reactive aggression?
Harsh/inconsistent parenting and emotion dysregulation
What characterizes proactive aggression in terms of timing and motivation?
It is cold-blooded, planned and premeditated, motivated by rewards
What is the typical onset of proactive aggression?
It has a later onset
Which type of parenting style is often linked to proactive aggression?
Harsh and maladaptive parenting
What behaviors are typically associated with proactive aggression?
Acts of domination and coercion
What characterizes individuals known as 'early starters' in terms of their aggressive behavior?
Their aggression continues to escalate past the typical developmental period
Which of the following best describes the increased risk associated with kids classified as 'early starters' in terms of their aggressive behavior?
They have an increased risk for a stable pattern of aggression into later years and the development of externalizing disorders.
What are some family risk factors associated with 'early starters' and their aggressive behavior?
Avoidant attachment and low caregiver sensitivity and quality
How does caregiver depression relate to family risk factors for 'early starters'?
It is associated with an increased risk of early aggression.
What is one of the high-risk factors associated with stable aggression in children?
Maternal depression, including irritability, negativism, criticism, and low positive affect
What is the relationship between maternal practices of caring and warmth and child aggression?
They are associated with higher adaptive and coping skills, reducing aggressive behaviors.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between maternal practices of caring and warmth and child aggression?
They are associated with higher adaptive and coping skills, reducing aggressive behaviors.
What child temperament characteristics are associated with a high risk for stable aggression?
Low inhibition, fearlessness, and anger
This quiz explores the typical trajectory of aggression in children. Test your knowledge on whether aggression steadily increases throughout childhood, peaks around the teenage years and then declines, peaks at 2 years and then declines as children become more socialized, or remains constant from birth to adulthood. Find out the correct answer and learn more about the development of aggression in children.
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