Understanding Aggression in Human Behavior Quiz

Passive aggression involves expressing negative feelings indirectly, often through passive resistance.

Education level is not directly linked to aggression; other factors play a more significant role.

Instrumental aggression is goal-oriented and aims to achieve a specific outcome rather than harm for its own sake.

Deindividuation refers to the increased likelihood of aggression when individuals feel anonymous and less accountable for their actions.

Impulsive aggression involves sudden, unplanned acts of violence without careful consideration or premeditation.

Social learning theory proposes that aggression is acquired by observing and imitating others in one's social environment.

The amygdala, a part of the brain's limbic system, is linked to emotional responses, including aggression.

Indirect aggression involves causing harm without direct physical contact, often through social manipulation or relational aggression.

Testosterone, a male sex hormone, has been associated with increased levels of aggression.

Aggressive behavior typically does not lead to improved relationships; instead, it often strains social connections.

Low serotonin levels have been associated with increased aggression and impulsive behavior.

Frustration-aggression theory posits that frustration, especially when goals are blocked, can lead to aggressive responses.

Reactive aggression occurs in response to perceived threats or provocations, often characterized by an impulsive, emotional reaction.

The psychoanalytic perspective suggests that unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences influence aggressive tendencies.

Proactive aggression involves planned and deliberate acts with the goal of achieving a specific outcome.