Question 1

According to the review prepared for the government on Child Safety and Online Technologies, where is the greatest source of danger for teenagers?

Accepted Answer

The greatest source of danger for teenagers, according to the review prepared for the government on Child Safety and Online Technologies, is cyberbullying and harassment. This is because these issues are more pervasive and can have a significant psychological impact on teenagers.

Question 2

Chris was aggressive with a romantic partner because of jealousy and because the partner wasn't paying enough attention to Chris. According to the research presented in the text, Chris is ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Chris was aggressive with a romantic partner...

Question 3

Nisbett (1993) has conducted research pointing to regional differences in the propensity to aggress. Based on his findings, which of the men below would be more likely to beat up another man who called his wife "ugly"?

Accepted Answer

Nisbett's research suggested that people from southern and western parts of the US are more likely to engage in violent behavior than those from the northern and eastern parts. Therefore, Ted, who lives in Texas (a southern state), is more likely to engage in aggressive behavior compared to the other options given.

Question 4

The Teduray of the Philippines believe that humans are violent by nature, so they work to be sure that their behavior does not harm others. However, when will they become aggressive?

Accepted Answer

The Teduray become aggressive when they must protect themselves from outside groups.

Question 5

Which of the following is out of place?

Accepted Answer

Gossiping, shunning, and backbiting are all negative social behaviors that can harm relationships. Slapping is a physical act of violence and is not in the same category as the other options.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

According to Nisbett (1993), a culture of honor is characteristic of regions where inhabitants evolved from herding societies. He argues that this culture involves a strong emphasis on toughness, honor, and the need to defend oneself and one's family from threats or insults. While aggression is not necessarily more common in these regions than in others, some forms of aggression, particularly those related to reputation and status, may be more prevalent.

Question 7

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 showed that northerners tended to react less aggressively than southerners when first "accidentally" bumped and then called a disrespectful name. This suggests that there may be cultural differences in how individuals from different regions respond to perceived disrespect or aggression.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Relationship aggression is often characterized by non-physical acts such as spreading rumors, excluding someone from a group or activity, or verbally attacking someone. Choices B, C, and D are all physical acts of aggression.

Question 9

Bullying is a particularly __________.

Accepted Answer

Bullying is a form of relational aggression, where the bully uses their power to harm their victim emotionally, socially, or psychologically. This can have a significant impact on the victim's mental health and well-being. It is not necessarily physical in nature, although physical bullying can occur.

Question 10

Gender differences show up in relational aggression around the age of __________.

Accepted Answer

Relational aggression, which involves harming others through manipulation or damage to relationships, typically becomes more apparent around the age of 3 years, when children start to develop more complex social interactions and awareness.

Question 11

Most social psychologists regard aggressive behavior patterns as __________.

Accepted Answer

Most social psychologists believe that aggressive behavior patterns can be modified through changing environmental and social factors, such as reducing exposure to violence and providing anger management training.

Question 12

Who is most likely to be aggressive?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who is most likely to be aggressive?
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Question 13

Amu lives in an isolated area and very close-knit community. The community hunts and farms together and must do so to survive. If Amu suddenly becomes aggressive toward other community members, how is he likely to be treated?

Accepted Answer

In an isolated and close-knit community where survival is dependent on cooperation, aggressive behavior would be seen as a threat to the group's well-being. Therefore, Amu is likely to be shunned and possibly even cast out of the community to protect the welfare of the remaining members.

Question 14

Which of the following is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Gender differences in aggression tend to diminish when provoked, as both men and women can exhibit similar levels of aggression in response to provocation.

Question 15

In romantic relationships, a study of nearly 500 first-year American college women reported that they were __________ likely to hit, slap, and throw objects as their boyfriends.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that in romantic relationships, women can be equally likely as men to engage in certain aggressive behaviors, such as hitting, slapping, and throwing objects.

Question 16

Survey research by Nisbett (1993) has revealed that although southerners are no more likely than northerners to endorse aggression in general, __________.

Accepted Answer

Nisbett's research found that southerners were more likely to respond aggressively to insults, suggesting that they were more concerned with maintaining their reputation and honor.

Question 17

During the seventeenth century, when European fur traders arrived, the Iroquois changed from a peace-loving tribe to fierce enemies of their neighbors, the Hurons. This suggests that __________.

Accepted Answer

The arrival of the fur traders created competition between the Iroquois and Hurons for economic resources, leading to aggression. This suggests that economic and social competition can elicit aggression, as opposed to there being consistent cultural norms or innate propensities driving aggression. Inbreeding is not mentioned as a factor.

Question 18

Assume that Kyle grew up in the South, where a "culture of honor" predominates. Based on research presented in the text, Kyle would be more likely than a northerner to behave aggressively when__________.

Accepted Answer

According to research on "culture of honor," individuals who grew up in the South are more likely to behave aggressively in response to insults or perceived threats to their reputation or social status. The other options (A, C, D) do not necessarily involve threats to one's honor or reputation, and are therefore less likely to trigger an aggressive response in someone from a "culture of honor."

Question 19

Research shows that most cases of extreme violence in a family are perpetrated by __________.

Accepted Answer

Research consistently indicates that most cases of extreme violence in a family, including physical abuse and homicide, are perpetrated by men. This pattern holds true across different cultures and socioeconomic groups. While it is important to acknowledge that both men and women can be victims of domestic violence, evidence suggests that men are more likely to be the perpetrators of severe violence within intimate partner relationships.

Question 20

Brigit has been hanging out with the same group of friends for over 10 years. However, Brigit recently met a man and has found that her friends now talk about her behind her back. This is categorized as ___________.

Accepted Answer

This situation is an example of relational aggression, which involves using social tactics to harm a person's social status, relationships or reputation. In this case, Brigit's friends are talking about her behind her back, causing her social harm.

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

According to the review prepared for the government on Child Safety and Online Technologies, where is the greatest source of danger for teenagers?

Chris was aggressive with a romantic partner because of jealousy and because the partner wasn't paying enough attention to Chris. According to the research presented in the text, Chris is ___________.

Nisbett (1993) has conducted research pointing to regional differences in the propensity to aggress. Based on his findings, which of the men below would be more likely to beat up another man who called his wife "ugly"?

The Teduray of the Philippines believe that humans are violent by nature, so they work to be sure that their behavior does not harm others. However, when will they become aggressive?

Which of the following is out of place?

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

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

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

Bullying is a particularly __________.

Gender differences show up in relational aggression around the age of __________.

Most social psychologists regard aggressive behavior patterns as __________.

Who is most likely to be aggressive?

Amu lives in an isolated area and very close-knit community. The community hunts and farms together and must do so to survive. If Amu suddenly becomes aggressive toward other community members, how is he likely to be treated?

Which of the following is FALSE?

In romantic relationships, a study of nearly 500 first-year American college women reported that they were __________ likely to hit, slap, and throw objects as their boyfriends.

Survey research by Nisbett (1993) has revealed that although southerners are no more likely than northerners to endorse aggression in general, __________.

During the seventeenth century, when European fur traders arrived, the Iroquois changed from a peace-loving tribe to fierce enemies of their neighbors, the Hurons. This suggests that __________.

Assume that Kyle grew up in the South, where a "culture of honor" predominates. Based on research presented in the text, Kyle would be more likely than a northerner to behave aggressively when__________.

Research shows that most cases of extreme violence in a family are perpetrated by __________.

Brigit has been hanging out with the same group of friends for over 10 years. However, Brigit recently met a man and has found that her friends now talk about her behind her back. This is categorized as ___________.

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

According to the review prepared for the government on Child Safety and Online Technologies, where is the greatest source of danger for teenagers?

Chris was aggressive with a romantic partner because of jealousy and because the partner wasn't paying enough attention to Chris. According to the research presented in the text, Chris is ___________.

Nisbett (1993) has conducted research pointing to regional differences in the propensity to aggress. Based on his findings, which of the men below would be more likely to beat up another man who called his wife "ugly"?

The Teduray of the Philippines believe that humans are violent by nature, so they work to be sure that their behavior does not harm others. However, when will they become aggressive?

Which of the following is out of place?

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

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

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

Bullying is a particularly __________.

Gender differences show up in relational aggression around the age of __________.

Most social psychologists regard aggressive behavior patterns as __________.

Who is most likely to be aggressive?

Amu lives in an isolated area and very close-knit community. The community hunts and farms together and must do so to survive. If Amu suddenly becomes aggressive toward other community members, how is he likely to be treated?

Which of the following is FALSE?

In romantic relationships, a study of nearly 500 first-year American college women reported that they were __________ likely to hit, slap, and throw objects as their boyfriends.

Survey research by Nisbett (1993) has revealed that although southerners are no more likely than northerners to endorse aggression in general, __________.

During the seventeenth century, when European fur traders arrived, the Iroquois changed from a peace-loving tribe to fierce enemies of their neighbors, the Hurons. This suggests that __________.

Assume that Kyle grew up in the South, where a "culture of honor" predominates. Based on research presented in the text, Kyle would be more likely than a northerner to behave aggressively when__________.

Research shows that most cases of extreme violence in a family are perpetrated by __________.

Brigit has been hanging out with the same group of friends for over 10 years. However, Brigit recently met a man and has found that her friends now talk about her behind her back. This is categorized as ___________.

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