Question 1

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

Studies show that women are less likely to commit murder overall and are especially less likely to murder their husbands compared to men who murder their wives. Therefore, statement B is false.

Question 2

Well-controlled laboratory experiments and field studies have revealed that alcohol consumption contributes to aggression by

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that alcohol consumption can reduce social inhibitions and restraints, leading to increased aggression. Alcohol can impair cognitive and behavioral control, making it more difficult for individuals to regulate their emotions and actions. While there is some evidence that alcohol can increase hostility and lower frustration tolerance, these effects are not as consistently observed as the impact on social inhibitions. There is also limited evidence linking alcohol consumption to increased testosterone in humans.

Question 3

Based on the research presented in the text, if a group of 4-year-old girls wanted the play purse that another girl was given, what are they most likely to do?

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Question 4

Which of the following is not one of the causes the authors of your text suggest for the gender difference in violence against intimate partners?

Accepted Answer

The authors of the text do not suggest that men are less likely to provoke aggression from women as a cause for the gender difference in violence against intimate partners.

Question 5

Suzanne is a master of relationship aggression. Her tools for being aggressive would include

Accepted Answer

Spreading rumors is a common tool of relationship aggression, as it can cause harm to a person's reputation and relationships with others. Punching, stealing, and hitting are physical forms of aggression and may not necessarily be used in relational aggression.

Question 6

Jeff is participating in a research study where he is given several drinks. He is told that the goal is to get his blood alcohol level to a point just shy of the legal driving limit. However, he is really only getting a nonalcoholic mixer and fruit juice. How will Jeff behave toward another participant who just insulted his favorite sports team and manage to spill a drink on Jeff's shoes, and why?

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Question 7

Which of the following is out of place?

Accepted Answer

Gossiping, shunning, and backbiting all involve negative interpersonal behavior or communication, whereas slapping involves physical violence and is not typically considered a form of social interaction.

Question 8

In which situations are women and girls less aggressive than men and boys?

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Question 9

Who is most likely to be aggressive?

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Question 10

Which research findings below provide the soundest evidence that excessive heat causes greater aggression?

Accepted Answer

Option C provides a controlled experiment that isolates the effects of temperature on participants' hostility levels. The other options provide evidence of correlation, but not necessarily causation, and do not control for other variables that may affect aggression levels.

Question 11

Research examining the "think-drink" effect gave some participants a nonalcoholic drink, some a weak alcohol drink, and some a strong alcohol drink to see how aggressive they would be. The participants were also told how much alcohol they were getting, but the researchers did not necessarily tell them the truth about the amount. What is(are) the independent variable(s)?

Accepted Answer

The independent variables in this study are both the amount of alcohol the participants actually received (whether it was a weak or strong drink) and the amount of alcohol they were told was in the drink. Both variables were manipulated by the researchers in order to examine their effects on aggression.

Question 12

Which statement below most accurately reflects the relationship between alcohol and aggression?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that while alcohol does not directly cause aggression, it can hinder our ability to accurately interpret social cues and situations, leading to misinterpretations and thus inappropriate behavior. This is particularly true when it comes to ambiguous situations where it is unclear if aggression is warranted or not.

Question 13

According to Nisbett (1993), a(n) ________ is characteristic of regions where inhabitants evolved from herding societies, and thus ________.

Accepted Answer

Nisbett's research suggests that a “culture of honor” is characteristic of regions where inhabitants evolved from herding societies, and thus some forms of aggression (such as reactive aggression in response to perceived insults or threats to reputation) are more common in these societies.

Question 14

Research suggests that men are more likely than women to interpret ________ situations as provocative and thus to respond aggressively.

Accepted Answer

Ambiguous situations, where the intentions or meaning behind someone's actions or words may not be clear, are more likely to be interpreted as provocative by men and lead to aggressive responses. Research has shown that men tend to use more aggressive and dominant behavior in ambiguous situations compared to women.

Question 15

A study presented in the text demonstrated that when participants were first "accidentally" bumped, then called a disrespectful name, northerners tended to react ________ southerners.

Accepted Answer

The study presented in the text showed that northerners tend to react less aggressively than southerners when they were first "accidentally" bumped and then called a disrespectful name.

Question 16

Extrapolating from the research on relational aggression, which of the following would be the best thing a parent could teach a young girl?

Accepted Answer

Teaching a young girl to have a thick skin about what others think and focusing on developing a few good relationships can help counteract the negative effects of relational aggression. Options B, C, and D are not effective strategies in addressing relational aggression.

Question 17

Gary, a northern male who has a reputation for violence, has been drinking with his friends. Stan approaches Gary and insults his girlfriend. Gary and Stan get into a fistfight. Which of the following best explains why Gary and Stan began to fight? Research suggests that

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that alcohol lowers our social inhibitions and allows us to act impulsively. This can lead to increased aggression and violence, as people are more likely to react quickly and without thinking in such situations. It is also important to note that alcohol does not cause aggression, but rather acts as a disinhibitor, allowing preexisting tendencies towards aggression to come to the surface.

Question 18

Desdemona is having a bad day. As she runs to answer the phone, she bangs her knee on the coffee table. Cursing and limping, Desdemona grabs the phone and is rude to the person at the other end of the line. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

Desdemona's reaction of cursing and being rude to the person on the phone suggests that she is using aggression as a way to manage her pain and frustration, which would be classified as hostile aggression caused by pain. Instrumental aggression is more calculated and purposeful, with the intention of achieving a goal or outcome. Biochemical and neural causes of aggression may play a role, but are not specifically evidenced in this scenario.

Question 19

Which of the following is false?

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Question 20

Glen and Stacy are at a park with friends. Another couple begins taunting them and saying rude things. Based on research presented in this chapter regarding provocation, who is likely to behave aggressively?

Accepted Answer

Provocation is a key predictor of aggression, and when individuals perceive a threat to their self-esteem or personal identity, they are more likely to react with aggression. In this situation, both Glen and Stacy are being taunted and insulted by another couple, which could potentially lead to both of them behaving aggressively in response.

Quiz 12: Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People Can We Prevent It

Which of the following statements is false?

Well-controlled laboratory experiments and field studies have revealed that alcohol consumption contributes to aggression by

Based on the research presented in the text, if a group of 4-year-old girls wanted the play purse that another girl was given, what are they most likely to do?

Which of the following is not one of the causes the authors of your text suggest for the gender difference in violence against intimate partners?

Suzanne is a master of relationship aggression. Her tools for being aggressive would include

Which of the following is out of place?

In which situations are women and girls less aggressive than men and boys?

Who is most likely to be aggressive?

Which research findings below provide the soundest evidence that excessive heat causes greater aggression?

Which statement below most accurately reflects the relationship between alcohol and aggression?

According to Nisbett (1993) , a(n) is characteristic of regions where inhabitants evolved from herding societies, and thus .

Research suggests that men are more likely than women to interpret ________ situations as provocative and thus to respond aggressively.

A study presented in the text demonstrated that when participants were first "accidentally" bumped, then called a disrespectful name, northerners tended to react ________ southerners.

Extrapolating from the research on relational aggression, which of the following would be the best thing a parent could teach a young girl?

Gary, a northern male who has a reputation for violence, has been drinking with his friends. Stan approaches Gary and insults his girlfriend. Gary and Stan get into a fistfight. Which of the following best explains why Gary and Stan began to fight? Research suggests that

Desdemona is having a bad day. As she runs to answer the phone, she bangs her knee on the coffee table. Cursing and limping, Desdemona grabs the phone and is rude to the person at the other end of the line. This is an example of

Which of the following is false?

Glen and Stacy are at a park with friends. Another couple begins taunting them and saying rude things. Based on research presented in this chapter regarding provocation, who is likely to behave aggressively?

Quiz 12: Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People Can We Prevent It

Which of the following statements is false?

Well-controlled laboratory experiments and field studies have revealed that alcohol consumption contributes to aggression by

Based on the research presented in the text, if a group of 4-year-old girls wanted the play purse that another girl was given, what are they most likely to do?

Which of the following is not one of the causes the authors of your text suggest for the gender difference in violence against intimate partners?

Suzanne is a master of relationship aggression. Her tools for being aggressive would include

Which of the following is out of place?

In which situations are women and girls less aggressive than men and boys?

Who is most likely to be aggressive?

Which research findings below provide the soundest evidence that excessive heat causes greater aggression?

Which statement below most accurately reflects the relationship between alcohol and aggression?

According to Nisbett (1993) , a(n) ________ is characteristic of regions where inhabitants evolved from herding societies, and thus ________.

Research suggests that men are more likely than women to interpret ________ situations as provocative and thus to respond aggressively.

A study presented in the text demonstrated that when participants were first "accidentally" bumped, then called a disrespectful name, northerners tended to react ________ southerners.

Extrapolating from the research on relational aggression, which of the following would be the best thing a parent could teach a young girl?

Gary, a northern male who has a reputation for violence, has been drinking with his friends. Stan approaches Gary and insults his girlfriend. Gary and Stan get into a fistfight. Which of the following best explains why Gary and Stan began to fight? Research suggests that

Desdemona is having a bad day. As she runs to answer the phone, she bangs her knee on the coffee table. Cursing and limping, Desdemona grabs the phone and is rude to the person at the other end of the line. This is an example of

Which of the following is false?

Glen and Stacy are at a park with friends. Another couple begins taunting them and saying rude things. Based on research presented in this chapter regarding provocation, who is likely to behave aggressively?

According to Nisbett (1993) , a(n) is characteristic of regions where inhabitants evolved from herding societies, and thus .