The Psychology of Frustration and Aggression
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Which type of aggression is driven by anger at insult, disrespect, or threats to identity/esteem?

  • Hostile aggression (correct)
  • Instrumental aggression
  • Aggression related to competition
  • According to the frustration-aggression hypothesis, what causes aggressive behavior?

  • Frustration accompanied by negative emotions (correct)
  • Frustration alone
  • Goal blockage alone
  • Negative emotions alone
  • What did Anderson and Dill's study on violent video games find?

  • Playing violent video games increases empathy
  • Playing violent video games has no effect on aggression
  • Playing violent video games decreases aggression
  • Playing violent video games increases aggression (correct)
  • In the context of the GAM, what can lead to behavior of various kinds depending upon the nature?

    <p>Internal states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor can impair deep processing and increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior?

    <p>Time pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea behind the weapons effect?

    <p>Cues in the environment can activate thoughts about aggression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the temporary effect of playing violent video games on aggressive behavior?

    <p>It increases aggressive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of aggression is driven by anger and motivated by insult, disrespect, or threats to identity/esteem?

    <p>Hostile aggression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one contributing factor to the observed sex difference in aggression, where men are more aggressive than women on average?

    <p>Men's greater size and physical strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cultures with weak institutions and where authorities have less law enforcement, what can an aggressive reputation help with?

    <p>Protecting family, home, and possessions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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