Question 1

The 2013-2014 bullying prevention program implemented in New Jersey schools demonstrated even larger benefits in schools where __________.

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Involving more popular, well-liked kids in anti-bullying campaigns can have a greater influence on the school culture and peer dynamics, leading to more effective prevention outcomes.

Question 2

Imagine you have a friend who is typically quiet, thoughtful, and reserved. However, when your friend drinks, you can never tell what she is going to do. One minute your friend is dancing wildly and having a great time, but the next minute she is reacting aggressively to being slightly nudged by another dancer. Describe two reasons presented in the text for why alcohol would have such an effect on your friend.

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Question 3

In 2013-2014 a bullying intervention program was initiated in New Jersey by Elizabeth Levy-Paluck and colleagues. The program was designed to __________.

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The bullying intervention program initiated in New Jersey by Elizabeth Levy-Paluck and colleagues was designed to have well-known children in the schools convey the social norms for the school. This approach is based on the theory of social norms, which suggests that people's behavior is heavily influenced by their perception of what is commonly accepted in society. By having respected and well-liked students convey the message that bullying is not acceptable, the program sought to change the social norms around bullying and decrease its occurrence in schools. There is no mention of implementing severe punishment or using student juries to determine consequences, and rewarding behavior that is considered kind is not the same as conveying the social norms against bullying.

Question 4

Explain what a "culture of honor" is, its origin, and how being raised in a culture of honor can influence aggression.

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Question 5

According to the frustration-aggression theory, frustration-the perception that we are being prevented from reaching a goal-does not always lead to aggression. What factors increase the odds that frustrated people will aggress?

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Question 6

According to evolutionary psychologists, aggression may be (or may have been) adaptive in humans. Explain how aggression could help a male pass on his genes.

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Question 7

During the late 1960s and early 1970s, national leaders were concerned about a phenomenon they called "the long, hot summer." They were concerned that given an unpopular war and strained race relations, civil unrest and even riots would occur during the summer months. Was the long, hot summer a myth?

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Question 8

Your six-year-old brother has developed some very distressing habits. He has become increasingly aggressive, destroying toys, hitting the neighbors' children, and threatening them with violence to take their toys away. You want to stop your little brother's destructive behavior using punishment. What would be the best way to do this?

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Question 9

Some people argue that aggression is innate rather than learned. Describe research evidence that genetics are not the whole story behind animal aggression.

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Question 10

Explain the role of social conditions in changing the Iroquois tribe from peaceable people to fierce warriors.

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Question 11

The 2013-2014 bullying prevention program in New Jersey used "anticonflict intervention groups as part of their program. The role of these groups was to __________.

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The anticonflict intervention groups in the 2013-2014 bullying prevention program in New Jersey were responsible for designing anti-bullying campaigns that could be implemented in their schools.

Question 12

You witness a man punch another man in the stomach. Explain how this action could be considered hostile aggression, instrumental aggression, or not an act of aggression.

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Question 13

According to the authors of your text, which of the following is the LEAST plausible explanation for the Harris and Klebold massacre at Columbine High School?

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The least plausible explanation, according to the authors, is that Harris and Klebold were mentally ill. This perspective is often debated, but the authors likely consider other factors such as bullying, social dynamics, and personal motivations to have played more significant roles in the tragedy.

Question 14

According to a team of researchers who investigated 15 school shootings that occurred between 1995 and 2001, the motivation behind the vast majority of these shootings was __________.

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According to the researchers, the motivation behind the vast majority of school shootings was anger from being bullied and socially rejected.

Question 15

Author Eliot Aronson (2000) suggests that the Columbine massacre was not simply a product of deviant individuals. Although certainly not excusing this behavior, he points to the role of __________ as a significant factor in the recent spate of school shootings.

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Eliot Aronson suggests that a significant factor in school shootings is the school atmosphere of exclusion and mockery, which can prompt feelings of isolation, rejection, and despair in some students. This can lead to a sense of powerlessness and a desire for revenge, which in turn can fuel violent behavior. While factors such as media violence, availability of weaponry, and academic pressure may also play a role, Aronson emphasizes the importance of addressing the underlying social and psychological factors that contribute to school shootings.

Question 16

What was the impact of the 2013-2014 bullying intervention program that was implemented in New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

The 2013-2014 bullying intervention program in New Jersey led to a 30% reduction in disciplinary reports for peer conflict, indicating a significant positive impact.

Question 17

According to the analysis presented by the authors at the end of Chapter 12 (Aggression), the most effective way to try and reduce the likelihood of future school shootings is to __________.

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The authors suggest that changing the exclusionary, cliquish atmosphere of most high schools is the most effective way to reduce the likelihood of future school shootings, as it addresses the social dynamics that can contribute to feelings of isolation and aggression.

Question 18

Describe the role of testosterone in aggression. In your answer describe the Challenge Hypothesis and the Dual-Hormone Hypothesis.

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Question 19

Because violence is of concern to social psychologists and the public, a great deal of research has focused on the effects of exposure to televised violence on both children and adults. Many studies have found support for social-learning theory explanations for the effects of violent television. What are five reasons why television violence contributes to aggressive behavior in children and adults?

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Question 20

Explain the nature of the gender differences in aggression in humans.

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