Question 1

According to the psychodynamic approach, men with histories of sexual abuse who went on to become abusers reported minimal shame on self-report questionnaires. However, the stories they told in response to the TAT tended to show

Accepted Answer

The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is designed to reveal underlying emotions and conflicts. In this context, it suggests that while self-report questionnaires may not show it, the stories told by these men reveal unacknowledged shame.

Question 2

The idea that aggression is innate was dismissed because of which of the following arguments?

Accepted Answer

If aggression were truly innate, it would be expected that all individuals would exhibit similar aggressive behaviors and feel a universal need to act aggressively, which is not observed in reality.

Question 3

The idea that aggression is "like a pilot light that is always on but can burst into flames if conditions threaten reproductive success" applies to which perspective?

Accepted Answer

The evolutionary perspective suggests that aggression is an innate behavior that can be triggered by threats to reproductive success, similar to a pilot light that is always on but can flare up under certain conditions.

Question 4

Comparisons between humans and non-humans in the area of aggression have revealed which one of the following to be true?

Accepted Answer

Non-human animals often have inhibitory mechanisms to control aggression, both humans and non-humans use appeasement gestures to reduce conflict, and humans uniquely have the capability to kill from a distance using tools or weapons.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true of the evolutionary approach to aggression?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT true...

Question 6

According to your textbook, aggressive responses are far more common after damage to the:

Accepted Answer

The amygdala is involved in processing emotions such as fear and aggression, and damage to it can lead to increased aggressive responses.

Question 7

According to your textbook, a normally non-aggressive animal will immediately attack after stimulation of the:

Accepted Answer

The lateral hypothalamus is responsible for aggressive behavior in animals.

Question 8

According to your textbook, studies of incarcerated murderers show that they have reduced activity in their

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that incarcerated murderers often have reduced activity in their prefrontal cortex, which is associated with decision-making, impulse control, and regulation of behavior.

Question 9

According to what is known and stated in the textbook about the relationship between aggressive behavior and testosterone levels, what needs to be done to prevent aggressive behavior?

Accepted Answer

Environmental triggers often play a significant role in aggressive behavior, and addressing these can help prevent such behaviors.

Question 10

Which of the following hormones appears to be involved in violent and aggressive criminal behavior?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone is a hormone that has been linked to aggressive behavior in various studies, suggesting a potential role in violent and aggressive criminal behavior.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT true of theories of testosterone?.

Accepted Answer

Testosterone is not the only hormone linked to aggression; other hormones, such as cortisol and estrogen, can also play roles in aggressive behavior.

Question 12

Research suggests that _____ is linked to social dominance whereas _____ is linked to impulsivity.

Accepted Answer

Testosterone is often linked to social dominance, while serotonin is associated with impulsivity control.

Question 13

According to the textbook, which hormone has been linked, in one way or another, to aggressive behavior?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone, serotonin, estrogen, and progesterone have all been linked to aggressive behavior.

Question 14

Dollard, Miller, and colleagues presented the _____, which suggests that people may become aggressive when they are frustrated in achieving their goals.

Accepted Answer

The frustration-aggression hypothesis, proposed by Dollard, Miller, and colleagues, posits that aggression is often a result of frustration when individuals are blocked from achieving their goals.

Question 15

According to your textbook, frustration in achieving goals may cause aggression if

Accepted Answer

Frustration can lead to aggression when it elicits an unpleasant emotion, as this emotional response can trigger aggressive behavior as a way to cope with or express the frustration.

Question 16

The link between unpleasant experiences and aggression can be seen in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Fluctuations in environmental factors like air pollution, tobacco smoke, and air temperature have been linked to increased aggression, showing a connection between unpleasant experiences and aggressive behavior.

Question 17

The cognitive-social perspective on aggression stems from the well-known and classic research involving Bobo dolls conducted by:

Accepted Answer

Albert Bandura conducted the classic Bobo doll experiment, which is foundational to the cognitive-social perspective on aggression, demonstrating that behavior can be learned through observation and imitation.

Question 18

Based on the research by Bandura involving Bobo dolls, children will tend to be violent if:

Accepted Answer

Bandura's research demonstrated that children are more likely to imitate aggressive behavior if they observe it in their role models, highlighting the influence of observational learning.

Question 19

According to cognitive-social theory, aggression occurs because of:

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-social theory suggests that aggression is learned through social interactions where behaviors are reinforced or punished, leading to the development of aggressive behavior patterns.

Question 20

The idea that media influences aggressive behavior is taken as evidence for which perspective?

Accepted Answer

The cognitive-social perspective emphasizes the role of observational learning and cognitive processes in shaping aggressive behavior.

Quiz 17: Interpersonal Processes