Question 1

Which of the following best describes instrumental aggression?

Accepted Answer

Aggression used as a means to achieve a goal other than causing pain.

Question 2

A student is angry at their professor for giving them a low grade but instead yells at their roommate. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Displaced aggression

Question 3

According to Bandura's social learning theory, which of the following is NOT one of the four steps in observational learning?

Accepted Answer

Punishment

Question 4

Which neurotransmitter is hypothesized to play a role in controlling aggression, with deficiency possibly leading to increased aggression?

Accepted Answer

Serotonin

Question 5

A person who spreads malicious rumors about a coworker to damage their reputation is engaging in:

Accepted Answer

Indirect aggression

Question 6

According to the frustration-aggression hypothesis, when is frustration most likely to lead to aggression?

Accepted Answer

When you are close to reaching your goal and are prevented from doing so

Question 7

Margaret Mead’s research in New Guinea found that:

Accepted Answer

Both males and females in some societies can display either 'masculine' or 'feminine' characteristics depending on cultural norms.

Question 8

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'relative deprivation'?

Accepted Answer

Feeling frustrated because you have less than what you believe you deserve compared to others.

Question 9

Which statement about the effects of media violence is supported by research?

Accepted Answer

Repeated exposure to media violence can numb people's reactions to real-life aggression.

Question 10

A child observes an adult aggressively hitting a Bobo doll and later imitates this behavior. According to Bandura, this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Observational learning

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of antisocial behavior?

Accepted Answer

Cheating on an exam

Question 12

According to evolutionary psychology, one reason men may be more aggressive is:

Accepted Answer

To establish dominance and increase mating opportunities.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes bullying?

Accepted Answer

Persistent aggression by a perpetrator to establish a power relationship over a victim.

Question 14

Which of the following is most likely to reduce the likelihood that frustration will lead to aggression?

Accepted Answer

The cause of frustration is perceived as legitimate.

Question 15

Which of the following is a key difference between hostile and instrumental aggression?

Accepted Answer

Hostile aggression is motivated by anger, while instrumental aggression is goal-oriented.

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the 'culture of honour'?

Accepted Answer

A culture where violence is seen as an acceptable way to protect one's reputation.

Question 17

According to social domain theory, which of the following is NOT one of the domains children can distinguish?

Accepted Answer

Economic status

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of proactive aggression?

Accepted Answer

A person knocks someone over during a robbery to escape.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about gender and aggression is supported by research?

Accepted Answer

Boys and men are more likely to engage in physical aggression, while girls and women show higher rates of social aggression.

Question 20

A child who feels rejected by their peers is more likely to:

Accepted Answer

Show increased aggression, according to correlational studies.

Aggression and Social Psychology: Causes, Types, and Influences

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