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Aggression
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1Which of the following best defines aggression in psychology?
- AAny behavior intended to hurt someone physically or psychologically
- BCompetitive behavior in sports
- CExpressing anger in safe ways
- DProblem-solving under pressure
2What is the main difference between hostile and instrumental aggression?
- AHostile aggression is deliberate; instrumental is impulsive
- BHostile aggression is driven by anger; instrumental is goal-directed
- CHostile aggression is always physical; instrumental is always verbal
- DThere is no difference
3According to the biological theories of aggression, which brain structure is most closely linked to aggressive behavior?
- AHippocampus
- BAmygdala
- CCerebellum
- DOccipital Lobe
4Which hormone is commonly associated with increased aggression?
- ACortisol
- BOxytocin
- CTestosterone
- DSerotonin
5The frustration-aggression hypothesis proposes that:
- AFrustration always leads to aggression
- BFrustration increases the likelihood of aggression
- CAggression leads to frustration
- DFrustration and aggression are unrelated
6Bandura’s Bobo doll experiment demonstrated:
- AAggression is innate and cannot be learned
- BChildren learn aggressive behavior through observation and imitation
- CPhysical punishment reduces aggression in children
- DAggression only occurs when children are provoked
7Which of the following is an example of environmental influence on aggression?
- AGenetic predisposition
- BExposure to violent media
- CTestosterone levels
- DBrain abnormalities
8Social learning theory suggests that:
- AAggression is only caused by biological factors
- BAggression is learned through observing and imitating others
- CAggression cannot be reduced once learned
- DAggression is random and unpredictable
9Which of the following is a situational factor that can increase aggression?
- ABeing in a crowded, hot environment
- BBalanced diet
- CPositive reinforcement from peers
- DObserving non-violent role models
1010. Which of the following is a limitation of biological theories of aggression?
- AThey ignore the influence of environment and learning
- BThey overemphasize cultural factors
- CThey assume aggression is only learned
- DThey are purely hypothetical with no evidence
11During a heated basketball game, a player punches an opponent after losing the ball. The player later explains they were angry at the referee’s decision.
Question:
Which type of aggression is this, and which psychological theory best explains it?
[blank_start]Hostile[blank_end] aggression; [blank_start]frustration[blank_end]-[blank_start]aggression[blank_end] hypothesis- AHostile
- Bfrustration
- Caggression
12A young boy watches his older brother hit a sibling to get a toy. Later, the boy hits his sibling in the same way to get what he wants.
Question:
Which theory explains this behavior, and what key concept does it illustrate?
[blank_start]Social[blank_end] [blank_start]learning[blank_end] theory; [blank_start]observational[blank_end] learning/imitation- ASocial
- Blearning
- Cobservational
13A researcher observes that people in overcrowded, hot rooms are more likely to engage in aggressive arguments.
Question:
Which situational factor is influencing aggression here, and which hypothesis could explain it?
[blank_start]Environmental[blank_end] factors (heat, crowding); [blank_start]situational[blank_end] influences on aggression- AEnvironmental
- Bsituational
14Two identical twins display very different levels of aggression: one is calm, the other frequently gets into fights.
Question:
How does this challenge purely biological explanations of aggression?
Shows [blank_start]genetics[blank_end] alone do not determine aggression; [blank_start]environment[blank_end] and [blank_start]learning[blank_end] also matter.- Agenetics
- Benvironment
- Clearning
15During a study, participants are provoked by an actor in a lab setting. Those who had been shown violent media beforehand were significantly more aggressive than those who hadn’t.
Question:
Which theory is supported by this observation, and what does it suggest about aggression?
[blank_start]Social[blank_end] [blank_start]learning[blank_end] theory- ASocial
- Blearning
16A teenager feels frustrated after being excluded from a group project. Later, they verbally insult a classmate who was not involved in the project.
Question:
Which hypothesis can explain this displacement of aggression?
[blank_start]Frustration[blank_end]-[blank_start]aggression[blank_end] hypothesis (displacement)- AFrustration
- Baggression
17A prison implements programs where inmates learn non-violent conflict resolution and observe role models handling disputes peacefully. Over time, aggressive incidents decrease.
Question:
Which theory does this intervention use, and why is it effective?
[blank_start]Social[blank_end] [blank_start]learning[blank_end] theory; [blank_start]positive[blank_end] role [blank_start]modeling[blank_end]- ASocial
- Blearning
- Cpositive
- Dmodeling
18Researchers find that males with higher testosterone levels are more likely to behave aggressively in competitive sports, but this only happens when the environment is also provocative.
Question:
What does this suggest about the interaction between biological and situational factors in aggression?
[blank_start]Interactionist[blank_end] perspective – Both biological predisposition and environmental triggers influence aggression.- AInteractionist
19In a video game study, participants who play violent games for extended periods are more likely to engage in aggressive behaviors outside the game.
Question:
Which psychological explanation does this support, and how could this be reduced according to the theory?
[blank_start]Social[blank_end] [blank_start]learning[blank_end] theory; [blank_start]modeling[blank_end] and [blank_start]reinforcement[blank_end] – Reducing exposure or promoting prosocial models can reduce aggression.- ASocial
- Blearning
- Cmodeling
- Dreinforcement
20A student witnesses a bully taking a younger child’s lunch. The student does nothing, believing someone else will intervene.
Question:
Which social psychological concept may influence the student’s reaction, and how does it relate to aggression?
[blank_start]Bystander[blank_end] effect; [blank_start]diffusion[blank_end] of [blank_start]responsibility[blank_end] – Social psychology explains why people may not intervene in aggressive situations.- ABystander
- Bdiffusion
- Cresponsibility
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