#1
The social learning theory of aggression suggests that aggressive behavior can be acquired through:
Genetic inheritance
Observational learning
Unconscious conflicts
Biological factors
#2
What is the primary difference between instrumental aggression and hostile aggression?
Intent and purpose
Intensity and frequency
Cultural norms
Biological factors
#3
According to the frustration-aggression hypothesis, what is displacement?
Redirecting aggression towards a less threatening target.
Expressing aggression openly and directly.
Suppressing aggressive urges completely.
Aggression that arises without frustration.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a criticism of the frustration-aggression hypothesis?
It oversimplifies the relationship between frustration and aggression.
It neglects individual differences in responding to frustration.
It ignores the role of learning in aggression.
It is universally applicable across cultures.
#5
According to the frustration-aggression hypothesis, how does aggression relate to the target of frustration?
Aggression is always directed towards the source of frustration.
Aggression is unrelated to the source of frustration.
Aggression is often displaced onto a less threatening target.
Aggression is only expressed verbally.
#6
Which psychological perspective emphasizes the role of unconscious processes and unresolved childhood conflicts in aggression?
Behavioral Perspective
Cognitive Perspective
Psychoanalytic Perspective
Humanistic Perspective
#7
According to the frustration-aggression hypothesis, aggression is the result of:
Biological factors
Learning experiences
Frustration
Social norms
#8
According to the frustration-aggression hypothesis, what role does aggression play when frustration occurs?
It always leads to physical aggression.
It is the only response to frustration.
It is one possible response to frustration.
It has no connection to frustration.
#9
Which psychological perspective focuses on the influence of societal structures and power differentials in understanding aggression?
Evolutionary Perspective
Sociocultural Perspective
Biological Perspective
Cognitive Perspective
#10
According to the social identity theory, how does group membership influence aggression?
It reduces aggression within the group.
It increases aggression towards out-group members.
It has no impact on aggression.
It only affects individual characteristics.
#11
Which neurotransmitter is often associated with aggression?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#12
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing aggression according to the General Aggression Model (GAM)?
Personal characteristics
Situational factors
Social scripts
Emotional intelligence
#13
In the context of aggression, what is the catharsis hypothesis?
The release of aggressive energy reduces the likelihood of future aggression.
Aggressive behavior is primarily driven by external stimuli.
Aggression is a learned behavior through reinforcement.
Aggressive behavior is instinctual and inevitable.
#14
Which brain structure is often associated with the regulation of aggressive behavior?
Amygdala
Hippocampus
Cerebellum
Thalamus
#15
What is the role of serotonin in aggression?
It inhibits aggressive behavior.
It stimulates aggressive behavior.
It has no impact on aggression.
It is solely related to impulsivity.