PACE week 2

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What is the term used to describe the variation in serotonin transported gene linked to aggression?

High GABA levels in rodents

Low cortisol and oxytocin levels

Polymorphism in the promoter of the MAOA gene (correct)

Dopamine levels with ADHD

Which brain structure is associated with poor function or damage leading to aggression?

Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex

Orbitofrontal cortex (correct)

Anterior cingulate cortex

Amygdala

What is the term for the interplay between people’s thoughts and their levels of physiological arousal?

Perception of fight or flight mechanisms

Organisational psychology

Personality approaches

Arousal and excitation transfer (correct)

Which of the following traits is associated with callous and unemotional traits?

Psychopathy Signup and view all the answers

What theory portrays aggression as a way of achieving desired goals, with a very instrumental approach?

Social interaction theory Signup and view all the answers

What are the inputs in the General Aggression Model (GAM)?

Evolutionary factors, biological factors, personality Signup and view all the answers

What affects our readiness to respond to a situation with aggressiveness according to GAM?

Perceptions Signup and view all the answers

What type of cues can influence immediate appraisal according to GAM?

Aggressive cues Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the automatic physiological reactions that occur in conjunction with specific emotions?

Expressive motor responses Signup and view all the answers

What theory focuses on the activation of hostile thoughts, schemas, scripts, beliefs, and attributions?

Cognitive neo-association theory Signup and view all the answers

What are the outcomes of immediate appraisal influenced by according to GAM?

Present internal state Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the activation of feelings of anger, hostility, shame, and humiliation?

Mood and emotion Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of aggression?

Behavior directed towards causing harm, with the target motivated to avoid the behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which psychology field emphasizes the peak of aggression in toddler years, followed by declines with age?

Developmental psychology Signup and view all the answers

Who are more likely to display aggressive behavior according to studies by Lorenz and Elbestfeldt?

Male animals Signup and view all the answers

What does evolutionary psychology suggest about aggression?

Aggression is instinctual and linked to reproductive success, survival, and status hierarchies Signup and view all the answers

Which psychology field explains the acquisition and maintenance of aggressive behavior through observational learning and reinforcement?

Learning theories, particularly social learning theory by Albert Bandura Signup and view all the answers

What emotions are linked to aggression?

Anger, shame, humiliation, jealousy, and frustration Signup and view all the answers

What is violence considered in relation to aggression?

A form of extreme harm-driven aggression Signup and view all the answers

What are the clinical psychology interventions for aggression?

Conflict and anger management, therapeutic approaches for domestic violence, and violence Signup and view all the answers

According to health psychology, what is emphasized for aggressive individuals?

The increased risk of poor health and mental health problems Signup and view all the answers

What does cognitive psychology delve into to understand the development of aggressive tendencies?

Neural networks, information processing, and the cognitive neo-association theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the explanation provided by learning theories for the acquisition and maintenance of aggressive behavior?

Observational learning and reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

What does developmental psychology highlight about the decline of aggression with age?

The replacement of physical aggression with verbal and relational aggression Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Understanding Aggression: Key Points

Aggression is prevalent in various settings and underlies social issues such as family violence, war, and societal violence.
The definition of aggression involves behavior directed towards causing harm, with a proviso that the target must be motivated to avoid the behavior.
Violence is a form of extreme harm-driven aggression.
Male animals are more likely to display aggressive behavior, as per studies by Lorenz and Elbestfeldt.
Clinical psychology interventions for aggression include conflict and anger management, therapeutic approaches for domestic violence, and violence.
Cognitive psychology delves into neural networks, information processing, and the cognitive neo-association theory to understand the development of aggressive tendencies.
Developmental psychology highlights the peak of aggression in toddler years, followed by declines with age and the replacement of physical aggression with verbal and relational aggression.
Emotions such as anger, shame, humiliation, jealousy, and frustration are linked to aggression.
Evolutionary psychology suggests that aggression is instinctual and linked to reproductive success, survival, and status hierarchies.
Health psychology emphasizes the increased risk of poor health and mental health problems for aggressive individuals.
Learning theories, particularly social learning theory by Albert Bandura, explain the acquisition and maintenance of aggressive behavior through observational learning and reinforcement.
Imitation of aggressive models is influenced by factors such as their status, familiarity, similarity, and reward for their behaviors.

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Test your knowledge of aggression with this quiz covering key points from various psychological perspectives. Explore the prevalence of aggression, its neurological and cognitive underpinnings, developmental patterns, and the impact on mental and physical health. Delve into theories from evolutionary psychology, clinical interventions, and social learning, and gain a comprehensive understanding of this complex behavior.