Question 1

Which of the following is not part of the psychological definition of aggression?

Accepted Answer

Accidental behavior is not considered aggression because aggression involves intentional harm.

Question 2

All of the following would be considered acts of aggression, based on the psychological definition of aggression, except

Accepted Answer

Accidental actions, like Rodica accidentally running into Michael, are not considered acts of aggression because there is no intent to harm. Aggression involves intentional behavior aimed at causing harm or pain.

Question 3

Aggression in which one inflicts harm for its own sake on another is known as

Accepted Answer

Hostile aggression is when harm is inflicted for its own sake, driven by anger or hostility.

Question 4

Pam could not understand why she had been pushed and shoved by Dwight. It appeared that he tried to hurt her for no apparent reason. One could describe Dwight's aggression as

Accepted Answer

Hostile aggression is characterized by actions intended to harm or injure another person, often driven by anger or frustration, without any clear goal or benefit, which aligns with Dwight's behavior towards Pam.

Question 5

Peggy yelled at her son for spilling the milk; an example of

Accepted Answer

Hostile aggression is characterized by anger and the intent to cause harm, which aligns with Peggy yelling at her son out of frustration.

Question 6

Inflicting harm in order to obtain something of value is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Instrumental aggression is when harm is inflicted as a means to a desired end, such as obtaining something of value.

Question 7

Christina hit Bobby and took his cookie; an example of

Accepted Answer

Instrumental aggression is aggression that is used to obtain a goal, such as taking someone's cookie.

Question 8

Samantha drove extremely fast and cut off other drivers since she was late for an important appointment and wanted to get there as quickly as possible; an example of

Accepted Answer

Instrumental aggression is when aggressive behavior is used as a means to achieve a goal, in this case, getting to the appointment quickly.

Question 9

Each boxer in a match for the championship could be said to be engaging in

Accepted Answer

Instrumental aggression is when aggression is used as a means to achieve a goal, such as winning a championship in a boxing match.

Question 10

Regarding research examining rates of testosterone and misbehaviour of male prisoners (Dabbs et al., 1995),which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

The study by Dabbs et al. (1995) did not report on serotonin levels in relation to testosterone levels among prisoners.

Question 11

____________ aggression refers to causing harm in order to gain something of value.

Accepted Answer

Instrumental aggression is when harm is inflicted as a means to a desired end, such as gaining something of value.

Question 12

During a street parade, people start punching one another. What type of aggression are they engaging in?

Accepted Answer

Hostile/emotional aggression is characterized by impulsive, emotion-driven actions intended to harm someone, often occurring in situations like a street parade where emotions can run high.

Question 13

The physical or verbal behaviour intended to hurt another person who does not want to be injured is known as _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The physical or verbal behaviour intended to...

Question 14

Aggression in which one inflicts harm on another for its own sake is known as _______ (or emotional) aggression.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Aggression in which one inflicts harm on...

Question 15

Inflicting harm in order to obtain something of value is known as __________ aggression.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Inflicting harm in order to obtain something...

Question 16

Freud described people as attempting to cope with unconscious desires. When they turn that energy externally, they engage in

Accepted Answer

Freud believed that when people turn their unconscious desires externally, they engage in aggressive behaviour.

Question 17

Freud described people as turning to aggression or self-destructive behaviour as ways to cope with what unconscious desire?

Accepted Answer

Freud's concept of the "death wish" or "death drive" (Thanatos) suggests that people have an unconscious desire towards self-destruction and aggression, which can manifest in harmful behaviors.

Question 18

Freud viewed aggression as energy that builds up over time until released, a process called

Accepted Answer

Freud believed that aggression is a form of energy that accumulates and needs to be released, a process he referred to as "catharsis."

Question 19

If you believe in the idea of catharsis, you might tell someone all of the following, except

Accepted Answer

The phrase "straw that broke the camel's back" refers to a final, small burden that causes a situation to collapse, rather than the release of emotions associated with catharsis.

Question 20

According to scientific research, which of the following statements is most accurate about catharsis?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that expressing aggression can actually increase aggressive behavior rather than decrease it, contradicting the catharsis hypothesis.

Quiz 12: Aggression