Question 1

Nikki,who watches a lot of violent television shows as well as documentaries about violent crime,thinks that the world is much more violent than it really is.Her overestimate is likely to be due to

Accepted Answer

Cultivation theory suggests that long-term exposure to media, particularly television, shapes viewers' perceptions of reality, leading them to believe the world is more dangerous than it actually is.

Question 2

Jay has just been exposed to highly arousing violent pornography,whereas Dave has just been exposed to equally arousing but nonviolent pornography.The research on pornography and aggression suggests that,compared to Dave, Jay should subsequently be

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jay has just been exposed to highly...

Question 3

Alcohol narrows people's focus of attention.This phenomenon is called alcohol

Accepted Answer

Alcohol myopia refers to the narrowing of attention and focus that occurs when a person is under the influence of alcohol.

Question 4

According to I³theory,what "I" decreases the chance of aggression?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to I³theory,what "I" decreases the...

Question 5

Rudolph is viewing some nonviolent pornography.In which of the following conditions is Rudolph most likely to show greater subsequent levels of aggression?

Accepted Answer

When Rudolph is angry, he is more likely to show greater subsequent levels of aggression, as anger can amplify aggressive responses.

Question 6

According to I³theory,what "I" increases Martin's likelihood of acting in an aggressive manner when Trisha declines his offer to go on a date?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to I³theory,what "I" increases Martin's...

Question 7

Which factor is not a component of the I³theory of aggression?

Accepted Answer

Intelligence is not a component of the I³ theory of aggression, which includes impellance, instigation, and inhibition.

Question 8

Arleta gets extremely drunk.Given the research on alcohol and aggression,which of the following is unlikely to happen?

Accepted Answer

Research has found that alcohol can increase aggression in individuals who are already prone to hostility and aggression even when sober. Therefore, it is unlikely that Arleta will become more aggressive only if she tends to be non-aggressive when sober.

Question 9

When Mina first started playing the new Blood Bath Beach Party video game,the extremely violent images made her cringe.Now she has played the game so many times that she barely even notices such images.This illustrates

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The answer of When Mina first started playing the new...

Question 10

Jim thinks it would be funny to replace Dwight's regular after-work pitcher of beer with non-alcoholic brew without telling him.Research suggests that after drinking this pitcher,Dwight would

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that people's behaviors after consuming alcohol are greatly influenced by their expectations of how it will affect them. Dwight likely has an expectation that drinking beer will make him more aggressive, and therefore may behave just as aggressively after drinking non-alcoholic beer if he believes it to be alcoholic. This phenomenon is known as placebo effect.

Question 11

An attorney has a copy of a videotape that shows her client being beaten very violently by two men.Her client is suing these men.The jury has already seen this video several times during the trial,and the attorney is considering showing it many more times.However,an expert social psychologist should warn the attorney that replaying the videotaped beating many more times may reduce the likelihood of winning a large amount of money because the jurors might

Accepted Answer

The repetition of the video may lead to a desensitization effect, where the jurors become accustomed and immune to the violence, reducing the impact of the evidence in their final decision-making process.

Question 12

Research suggests that men's attitudes toward violence against women as well as their beliefs about rape myths

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that men's attitudes toward violence against women and rape myths can be influenced by exposure to violent pornography, with a significant correlation between these attitudes and the extent of aggressive behavior exhibited by the men in response to the material. However, it is important to note that exposure to violent pornography is not the only factor that contributes to these attitudes, and other personal and environmental factors may play a role as well. Therefore, while exposure to violent pornography may influence men's attitudes toward violence against women and rape myths, it is not a sole determining factor.

Question 13

Being Type A or having a high level of dispositional hostility are examples of______________factors in I³theory.

Accepted Answer

In I³ theory, impellance refers to personal characteristics or situational factors that increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior. Being Type A or having a high level of dispositional hostility are examples of such factors.

Question 14

Many researchers maintain that there is a positive relationship between exposure to violent media and real-life aggressive behavior.The claim that exposure to violence actually increases aggression would be best supported by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

This study involves random assignment and manipulation of the independent variable (violent vs neutral video games) and then measuring the dependent variable (administering greater levels of electric shock). This type of experimental design allows for causal inference and supports the claim that exposure to violent media can increase aggression. The other options provide correlational evidence or anecdotal examples, which are not as strong in supporting causal claims.

Question 15

Daniel fits the profile of a person who might engage in a sexually aggressive manner.This means that he probably exhibits______________in response to violent pornography and tends to have______________attitudes toward violence against women.

Accepted Answer

Individuals who fit the profile of engaging in sexually aggressive behavior often show increased arousal to violent pornography and have positive attitudes toward violence against women.

Question 16

Ophelia has seen so many violent movies that she has become desensitized to them.This means that she

Accepted Answer

Desensitization to violence means that Ophelia has become less sensitive to new images of violence and therefore experiences less physiological arousal in response to them. Option A is incorrect because desensitization does not necessarily mean that someone believes the world is more violent than it is. Option B is also incorrect for the same reason. Option C is incorrect because desensitization actually leads to less physiological arousal, not more.

Question 17

Sexually coercive behavior is least likely to be exhibited by someone who

Accepted Answer

Those who strongly reject rape myths are less likely to exhibit sexually coercive behavior. This is because rape myths perpetuate false beliefs about sexual assault and may contribute to a culture that tolerates sexual coercion. People who reject these myths are more likely to have accurate and nonviolent attitudes about sex and relationships.

Question 18

Research on the link between media violence and aggression has demonstrated that

Accepted Answer

Research on the link between media violence and aggression has consistently demonstrated that exposure to media violence increases the likelihood of aggressive behavior, regardless of the type of media (e.g. films, music videos, video games, etc.) and the context in which the behavior is measured. Numerous meta-analyses have concluded that the evidence for a causal link between media violence and aggression is overwhelmingly strong.

Question 19

Reduction in emotion-related physiological reactivity in response to a stimulus is called

Accepted Answer

The term "desensitization" refers to a decrease in the physiological response to a stimulus over time. This can occur through repeated exposure to the stimulus or through therapeutic techniques such as systematic desensitization. The other options are not related to a decrease in physiological reactivity.

Question 20

Research on violent media suggests that depictions of indirect,relational forms of aggression on TV targeted toward adolescents are

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that indirect, relational forms of aggression on TV targeted toward adolescents are often portrayed as eliciting a clear reward, such as increased social status or popularity. This can potentially impact adolescent viewers by modeling and reinforcing these aggressive behaviors.

Quiz 11: Aggression

Nikki,who watches a lot of violent television shows as well as documentaries about violent crime,thinks that the world is much more violent than it really is.Her overestimate is likely to be due to

Jay has just been exposed to highly arousing violent pornography,whereas Dave has just been exposed to equally arousing but nonviolent pornography.The research on pornography and aggression suggests that,compared to Dave, Jay should subsequently be

Alcohol narrows people's focus of attention.This phenomenon is called alcohol

According to I³theory,what "I" decreases the chance of aggression?

Rudolph is viewing some nonviolent pornography.In which of the following conditions is Rudolph most likely to show greater subsequent levels of aggression?

According to I³theory,what "I" increases Martin's likelihood of acting in an aggressive manner when Trisha declines his offer to go on a date?

Which factor is not a component of the I³theory of aggression?

Arleta gets extremely drunk.Given the research on alcohol and aggression,which of the following is unlikely to happen?

When Mina first started playing the new Blood Bath Beach Party video game,the extremely violent images made her cringe.Now she has played the game so many times that she barely even notices such images.This illustrates

Jim thinks it would be funny to replace Dwight's regular after-work pitcher of beer with non-alcoholic brew without telling him.Research suggests that after drinking this pitcher,Dwight would

Research suggests that men's attitudes toward violence against women as well as their beliefs about rape myths

Being Type A or having a high level of dispositional hostility are examples of______________factors in I³theory.

Many researchers maintain that there is a positive relationship between exposure to violent media and real-life aggressive behavior.The claim that exposure to violence actually increases aggression would be best supported by which of the following?

Daniel fits the profile of a person who might engage in a sexually aggressive manner.This means that he probably exhibitsin response to violent pornography and tends to haveattitudes toward violence against women.

Ophelia has seen so many violent movies that she has become desensitized to them.This means that she

Sexually coercive behavior is least likely to be exhibited by someone who

Research on the link between media violence and aggression has demonstrated that

Reduction in emotion-related physiological reactivity in response to a stimulus is called

Research on violent media suggests that depictions of indirect,relational forms of aggression on TV targeted toward adolescents are

Quiz 11: Aggression

Nikki,who watches a lot of violent television shows as well as documentaries about violent crime,thinks that the world is much more violent than it really is.Her overestimate is likely to be due to

Jay has just been exposed to highly arousing violent pornography,whereas Dave has just been exposed to equally arousing but nonviolent pornography.The research on pornography and aggression suggests that,compared to Dave, Jay should subsequently be

Alcohol narrows people's focus of attention.This phenomenon is called alcohol

According to I3 theory,what "I" decreases the chance of aggression?

Rudolph is viewing some nonviolent pornography.In which of the following conditions is Rudolph most likely to show greater subsequent levels of aggression?

According to I3 theory,what "I" increases Martin's likelihood of acting in an aggressive manner when Trisha declines his offer to go on a date?

Which factor is not a component of the I3 theory of aggression?

Arleta gets extremely drunk.Given the research on alcohol and aggression,which of the following is unlikely to happen?

When Mina first started playing the new Blood Bath Beach Party video game,the extremely violent images made her cringe.Now she has played the game so many times that she barely even notices such images.This illustrates

Jim thinks it would be funny to replace Dwight's regular after-work pitcher of beer with non-alcoholic brew without telling him.Research suggests that after drinking this pitcher,Dwight would

Research suggests that men's attitudes toward violence against women as well as their beliefs about rape myths

Being Type A or having a high level of dispositional hostility are examples of______________factors in I3 theory.

Many researchers maintain that there is a positive relationship between exposure to violent media and real-life aggressive behavior.The claim that exposure to violence actually increases aggression would be best supported by which of the following?

Daniel fits the profile of a person who might engage in a sexually aggressive manner.This means that he probably exhibits______________in response to violent pornography and tends to have______________attitudes toward violence against women.

Ophelia has seen so many violent movies that she has become desensitized to them.This means that she

Sexually coercive behavior is least likely to be exhibited by someone who

Research on the link between media violence and aggression has demonstrated that

Reduction in emotion-related physiological reactivity in response to a stimulus is called

Research on violent media suggests that depictions of indirect,relational forms of aggression on TV targeted toward adolescents are

According to I³theory,what "I" decreases the chance of aggression?

According to I³theory,what "I" increases Martin's likelihood of acting in an aggressive manner when Trisha declines his offer to go on a date?

Which factor is not a component of the I³theory of aggression?

Being Type A or having a high level of dispositional hostility are examples of______________factors in I³theory.

Daniel fits the profile of a person who might engage in a sexually aggressive manner.This means that he probably exhibitsin response to violent pornography and tends to haveattitudes toward violence against women.