Question 1

A study of Ontario rapists, child molesters, and non-sexual offenders found that

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A)   non-sexual offenders used pornography more than rapists and child molesters, and they used it as an outlet to release their sexual tensions.
B)   rapists and child molesters used pornography much more than men who were not sexual offenders.
C)   pornography was not used widely in these populations, only serial killers show excessive rates of pornographic exposure.
D)   pornography is used widely regardless of the type of criminal you are.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

In 2002, the video game industry celebrated its thirtieth birthday. In one survey of fourth graders, 59% of girls and 73% of boys reported their favourite games as ______ ones.

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A)   violent
B)   non-violent
C)   Neither A or B
D)   Both A and BE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

In contrast to Freud's view of aggression, Lorenz argued that

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A)   aggression is innate.
B)   aggression can be adaptive rather than self-destructive.
C)   aggression is biologically influenced but is not instinctive.
D)   aggression is socially learned.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

What is aggression? Based on your own experiences, give an example of hostile aggression and an example of instrumental aggression.

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Question 5

Which of the following has been found to be an effect of modelling sexual violence in movies and television?

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A)   Women are more likely to believe rape is a serious crime
B)   Men become more accepting of violence against women
C)   Women become more aggressive toward other women
D)   All of these choicesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Research on neural, genetic, and biochemical influences on aggression suggest that

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A)   aggression is inevitable in some individuals.
B)   violent behaviour is biologically programmed into human nature.
C)   biological influences predispose some people more than others to react aggressively to conflict.
D)   none of these choices.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following would be the best advice to give parents who are concerned about the frequent aggressive outbursts of their eight-year-old daughter?

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A)   "Encourage your daughter to express her anger by attacking an old piece of furniture specifically set aside for that purpose."
B)   "Spank your daughter for temper tantrums as well as for fighting with her brother."
C)   "Make a point of rewarding and praising your daughter whenever she is socially cooperative and helpful."
D)   "Encourage your daughter to play video games so she can release her anger without hurting anyone."E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

In a revision of frustration-aggression theory, Berkowitz emphasized the importance of

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A)   aggressive cues, such as weapons.
B)   the role of biochemical influences, such as alcohol.
C)   relative deprivation and the adaptation level phenomenon.
D)   catharsis as a reducer of frustration.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Anderson (2003, 2004)  encourages parents to discover what their kids are ingesting and to ensure that their media diet is healthy, because

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A)   violent media influences aggressive tendencies.
B)   violent media influences behaviour.
C)   violent media influences attitudes.
D)   all of these choices.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Although most abused children do not become criminals or abusive parents, ___________ do later abuse their own children.

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A)   20%
B)   30%
C)   40%
D)   50%E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Research reports that _______ of juveniles in detention did not grow up with two parents.

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A)   10%
B)   50%
C)   70%
D)   88%E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Identify and discuss the five consistent effects that have been found about the effects of playing violent video games.

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1. Desensitization to violence: One cons...

Question 13

The perception that one is less well off than others to whom one compares oneself is referred to as

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A)   the adaptation level phenomenon.
B)   relative deprivation.
C)   Parkinson's second law.
D)   the unjust-world principle.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Becky has just had a frustrating day in her university classes and while she knows she shouldn't behave aggressively towards her professors, she is angry and ends up taking this out on someone else. Which of the following individuals is Becky most likely to displace her aggression towards?

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A)   A lady at the grocery store that is holding up the line by counting out her pennies.
B)   Her boyfriend who comes over for dinner and surprises her with flowers.
C)   A fellow student in one of her classes that annoys her by asking for her notes.
D)   Her 6-year old sister who made a mess in her room while she was at school.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Imagine that researchers have come up with a new substance called sumense, which decreases people's self-awareness and reduces their ability to consider the consequences of their actions. What effect do you expect sumense would have on adolescents' aggression?

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A)   There is no reason to believe it would have any effect.
B)   Sumense would likely enhance aggression.
C)   Sumense would likely decrease aggression.
D)   Sumense would decrease aggressiveness of young males.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Given what we know about the causes of aggression and the factors that contribute to its expression, suggest five strategies for reducing aggression in our society.

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1. Promote empathy and emotional intelli...

Question 17

___________ aggression in humans appears to parallel __________ aggression in animals.

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A)   Hostile; silent
B)   Hostile; social
C)   Instrumental; social
D)   Social; silentE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Researchers have found that in both the laboratory and real-world contexts, increased aggression is predicted by

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A)   the presence of weapons.
B)   male actors.
C)   group interaction.
D)   all of these choicesE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Laboratory studies have found that ___________ people's serotonin levels ____________ their responsiveness to aversive events and willingness to deliver electric shocks.

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A)   increasing; increases
B)   increasing; decreases
C)   decreasing; increases
D)   decreasing; decreasesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

According to the text, a dynamic salesperson who is self-assured, energetic, and "go-getting" on the sales floor should be described as

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A)   instrumentally aggressive.
B)   manipulative.
C)   aggressive.
D)   assertive.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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___________ aggression in humans appears to parallel __________ aggression in animals.

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