#1
Which of the following is a potential consequence of aggressive behavior?
Psychological harm to the victim
ExplanationAggressive behavior can lead to psychological harm for the victim.
#2
What is a common motivation for engaging in aggressive behavior?
Frustration or anger
ExplanationAggressive behavior is often motivated by feelings of frustration or anger.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a form of aggressive behavior?
Assertiveness
ExplanationAssertiveness is not considered a form of aggressive behavior.
#4
What role does victim vulnerability play in aggressive behavior?
It exacerbates the aggression
ExplanationVictim vulnerability can worsen or amplify aggressive behavior.
#5
Which factor is NOT typically associated with increased vulnerability to victimization?
High self-esteem
ExplanationHigh self-esteem is not typically associated with increased vulnerability to victimization.
#6
In which stage of the cycle of violence does tension gradually build?
Tension-building phase
ExplanationThe tension-building phase is where tension gradually increases in the cycle of violence.
#7
Which type of aggression aims to harm an individual's social relationships or status?
Relational aggression
ExplanationRelational aggression targets social relationships or status.
#8
Which factor is NOT typically associated with increased likelihood of becoming an aggressor?
Authoritative parenting style
ExplanationAn authoritative parenting style is not typically associated with an increased likelihood of becoming an aggressor.
#9
Which psychological theory proposes that frustration leads to aggression?
Frustration-aggression hypothesis
ExplanationThe frustration-aggression hypothesis suggests that frustration can lead to aggression.
#10
Which theory suggests that people are more likely to aggress when they believe their actions will go unpunished?
Cost-benefit analysis theory
ExplanationThe cost-benefit analysis theory suggests that the perception of unpunished actions can increase aggression.
#11
According to the social learning theory, aggressive behavior is often learned through which process?
Observation and imitation
ExplanationAggressive behavior is often learned through observation and imitation, according to social learning theory.
#12
What is the term for the psychological defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own undesirable traits to others?
Projection
ExplanationProjection is the psychological defense mechanism where individuals attribute their undesirable traits to others.
#13
Which sociocultural factor may contribute to increased aggression in some societies?
Collectivism
ExplanationCollectivism may contribute to increased aggression in some societies.
#14
What term describes the phenomenon where individuals conform to group decisions even if they disagree with them?
Groupthink
ExplanationGroupthink describes the phenomenon where individuals conform to group decisions despite personal disagreement.