The Development of Aggression in Children
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Which of the following statements about the trajectory of aggression in children is most accurate?

  • Aggression steadily increases throughout childhood.
  • Aggression remains constant from birth to adulthood.
  • Aggression peaks around the teenage years and then declines.
  • Aggression peaks at 2 years and then declines as children become more socialized. (correct)

How do the nature of aggressive behaviors change with developmental periods?

  • The kind and nature of aggressive behaviors presented also change with developmental periods. (correct)
  • Aggressive behaviors become more severe with age.
  • Aggressive behaviors remain consistent throughout development.
  • Aggressive behaviors become less predictable.

Is aggression considered innate, as suggested by Tremblay et al. (1999)?

  • Aggression is solely a result of environmental factors.
  • Yes, aggression is entirely innate and unmodifiable.
  • Aggression may have innate components, but self-regulation and self-control of negative impulses are learned responses. (correct)
  • No, it is entirely learned and not influenced by genetics.

Which of the following is involved in the process of socialization in relation to self-control and behavioral regulation?

<p>Promotes the internalization of social cues and values (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does cognition play a role in self-control and behavioral regulation?

<p>It involves problem-solving to help children get what they want while avoiding social disapproval (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does response delay refer to in relation to cognition?

<p>A pause before reacting to a situation or impulse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common characteristic of emotional regulation in relation to self-control and behavioral regulation?

<p>It allows for the expression and inhibition of emotional responses. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do prosocial behaviors and interpersonal aggression have in common in terms of understanding?

<p>Both require an understanding of intent. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of prosocial behaviors, what is the typical intent?

<p>Intent to purposefully help another (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of aggression involves actions like pushing or shoving to obtain an object, without a clear intent to harm?

<p>c. Instrumental aggression (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes interpersonal or hostile aggression from other forms of aggression?

<p>c. It is characterized by an intent to purposefully hurt another. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the development of a sense of 'fairness' relate to interpersonal aggression in children?

<p>c. It may increase interpersonal aggression as children seek to 'get even.' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes reactive aggression in terms of its timing and response?

<p>c. It is hot-blooded, involving a spur-of-the-moment reaction to perceived threat or provocation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes reactive aggression in terms of its onset and physiological response?

<p>a. It typically has an earlier onset and is associated with autonomic nervous system arousal. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which psychological model is associated with reactive aggression, suggesting that when individuals are angry, they act out without thinking?

<p>b. The Frustration-Aggression Model (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors are often associated with reactive aggression?

<p>Harsh/inconsistent parenting and emotion dysregulation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes proactive aggression in terms of timing and motivation?

<p>It is cold-blooded, planned and premeditated, motivated by rewards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical onset of proactive aggression?

<p>It has a later onset (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of parenting style is often linked to proactive aggression?

<p>Harsh and maladaptive parenting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What behaviors are typically associated with proactive aggression?

<p>Acts of domination and coercion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes individuals known as 'early starters' in terms of their aggressive behavior?

<p>Their aggression continues to escalate past the typical developmental period (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the increased risk associated with kids classified as 'early starters' in terms of their aggressive behavior?

<p>They have an increased risk for a stable pattern of aggression into later years and the development of externalizing disorders. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some family risk factors associated with 'early starters' and their aggressive behavior?

<p>Avoidant attachment and low caregiver sensitivity and quality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does caregiver depression relate to family risk factors for 'early starters'?

<p>It is associated with an increased risk of early aggression. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the high-risk factors associated with stable aggression in children?

<p>Maternal depression, including irritability, negativism, criticism, and low positive affect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between maternal practices of caring and warmth and child aggression?

<p>They are associated with higher adaptive and coping skills, reducing aggressive behaviors. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between maternal practices of caring and warmth and child aggression?

<p>They are associated with higher adaptive and coping skills, reducing aggressive behaviors. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What child temperament characteristics are associated with a high risk for stable aggression?

<p>Low inhibition, fearlessness, and anger (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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