30 Questions
What does Evolutionary psychology propose about aggression?
It is instinctual and hardwired, influenced by factors like deterring infidelity and creating power hierarchies
What is the role of shame in relation to aggression?
Shame-prone individuals are more likely to be aggressive
What is the impact of aggressive behavior on health?
It is associated with poorer health, lower life expectancy, and mental health problems
Which learning theory involves rewards and punishments?
Instrumental learning
What is the role of genes in aggressive behavior?
Genes increase the likelihood of aggression by increasing impulsivity
What is the role of the prefrontal cortex in relation to aggression?
It moderates limbic system impulses
What is the primary focus of ethics?
Descent and appropriate human behavior
According to the text, what is the distinction between ethics and facts?
Ethics is about values, while facts are descriptive and explanatory
What does the quote 'The unexamined life is not worth living' highlight?
The importance of self-reflection
What kind of decisions do ethics guide?
Decisions based on values and appropriate behavior
What are the core values related to ethics?
Right and wrong, just and unjust, responsibility, fairness
What is the necessity of ethical thinking in a complex world according to the text?
Dealing with complex situations like climate change, cybersecurity, data privacy
What are the different ethical thinking approaches discussed in the lecture?
Ontological ethics, non-negotiable ethics, consequential ethics, and virtue ethics
What is emphasized as a way to approach ethical dilemmas from a broader perspective?
Global citizenship
What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) introduced as?
A practical framework for thinking about ethical citizenship and actions
What is important in professional activities according to the lecture?
Ethical principles such as reciprocity and mutual benefit
What does the website ethics.org.au provide?
A set of questions that can be useful in making ethical decisions or handling ethical dilemmas
What is important in research ethics according to the lecture?
Consent, privacy, data collection and storage, and the responsibility of the collector of information
Which branch of ethics focuses on ethical beliefs and how individuals develop their understanding of right and wrong?
Descriptive Ethics
What is a key criticism of Consequentialism?
Exclusion of minorities
Which ethical framework focuses on duty and categorical imperatives?
Deontological Ethics
What is a critique of Virtue Ethics?
Potential disconnect between virtues and ethical actions
What does Global citizenship emphasize in ethical decision-making?
Respecting diversity and understanding the world
What is the key aspect of modern ethical theories such as the ethics of care and non-anthropocentric ethical theories?
Focusing on empathy and compassion
What is the definition of aggression according to the text?
Behavior directed towards another person with the intent to cause harm, and the target is motivated to avoid the behavior
Which theory in social psychology is mentioned in the text as an explanation for aggression?
Frustration-aggression hypothesis
In which psychology discipline is aggression linked to testosterone and serotonin levels?
Biological psychology
What is emphasized as necessary for psychology students to understand the whole person?
Integrative thinking
Which discipline is mentioned as having aggression as a key feature in various personality disorders?
Clinical psychology
According to the text, what can influence aggression in children?
Parenting styles and peer rejection
Study Notes
Understanding Aggression Across Psychology Disciplines
- Ethical challenges in marketing organization: student asked to gather information from competitor without disclosing affiliation
- Importance of ethical readiness for students in facing such challenges
- Psychology students learn topics in silos, integrative thinking necessary to understand whole person
- Definition of aggression: behavior directed towards another person with intent to cause harm, target motivated to avoid behavior
- Early research on aggression in animals, Conrad Lorenz's hydraulic hypothesis, catharsis hypothesis disproven
- Aggression in clinical psychology: key feature in various personality disorders, addiction can lead to aggressive behavior
- Frustration-aggression hypothesis, social learning theory, deindividuation theory, social identity theory, cognitive neo association theory in social psychology
- Aggression in developmental psychology: common in children, influenced by parenting styles and peer rejection, can be reduced through social skills training
- Aggression in biological psychology: linked to testosterone and serotonin levels, influenced by amygdala, prefrontal cortex, genetic factors, hormonal and neural interactions
- Aggression in cognitive psychology: hostile attribution bias, cognitive distortions, mindfulness-based interventions, rumination, cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Aggression in forensic psychology: associated with criminal behavior, psychopathy, domestic violence, can be reduced through anger management and restorative justice programs
- Aggression in personality, environmental, health, educational, and industrial-organizational psychology: associated factors, interventions, and methods for reducing aggressive behavior
Explore the multifaceted nature of aggression across various psychology disciplines in this insightful quiz. From ethical challenges in marketing to the role of aggression in clinical, developmental, biological, cognitive, forensic, and other branches of psychology, this quiz delves into the different perspectives and interventions related to aggressive behavior.
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