Question 1

Given that television and other forms of media have been shown to cause increased aggression, what do you think could or should be done to control this cause of violence? Be sure to mention evidence for or against the catharsis hypothesis.

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Question 2

What is relative deprivation and how is it related to crime?

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Question 3

Review the research on aggression cues and violence.

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Question 4

Explain the social learning approach to controlling aggression.

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Question 5

Define both hostile and instrumental aggression, and give an example of each.

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Question 6

Explain Berkowitz's revised frustration-aggression theory.

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Question 7

Explain each of the effects found to be associated with playing video games.

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Question 8

What arguments would you present in favor of stricter gun control laws?

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Question 9

How does pornography encourage distorted perceptions of sexual reality?

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Quiz 10: Intelligence