Question 1

The time-out and incompatible-response techniques are examples of which method of reducing aggression in children?

Accepted Answer

A)   Behavioural intervention
B)   Social C=competence training
C)   Parent training
D)   Pharmacological intervention
E)   Aversion therapyF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Which researcher is known for developing social learning theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Leyens
B)   Bandura
C)   Bonta
D)   Lundahl
E)   SkinnerF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Which aspect of child-based interventions for aggression did Wilson et al. (2003)  find to be most effective?

Accepted Answer

A)   Meditation
B)   Breathing
C)   Social competence training
D)   Behvaioural interventions
E)   Family education about the coercive cycleF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Comstock and Paik (1991)  identified all of the following as factors that increase the effects of media violence on aggression EXCEPT for when:

Accepted Answer

A)   Violent individuals are portrayed as similar to the viewer
B)   Violent behaviour is presented as an efficient way of getting what one wants
C)   The victim's suffering is shown
D)   Violent behaviour is presented naturalistically
E)   The viewer is emotionally excited while watching the violenceF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Which factor (s)  does Krahé (2020)  link to aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)   Social learning
B)   Frustration aggression
C)   Parental style
D)   Contagion
E)   GeneticsF) All of the above
G) C) and E) D

Question 6

The general aggression model involves how many stages?

Accepted Answer

A)   Five
B)   Four
C)   Three
D)   Six
E)   SevenF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

According to Kendler et al.'s (2015)  twin study what percentage of individual differences in violent crime could be accounted for by genetic factors?

Accepted Answer

A)   35
B)   45
C)   55
D)   85
E)   75F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

According to Dollard et al.'s (1939)  formulation of the frustration-aggression hypothesis, which of the following directly leads to frustration?

Accepted Answer

A)   External factors preventing achievement of a desired goal
B)   Drive to aggress
C)   Others' aggressive behaviour directed towards the self
D)   Increased cortisol
E)   Denial of emotionsF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following is not part of social competence training?

Accepted Answer

A)   Communication skills
B)   Empathy
C)   Conflict resolution
D)   Self-statements
E)   Venting aggressionF) A) and E)
G) C) and D) E

Question 10

High levels of which hormone are associated with reduced impulse control and self-regulation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Leptin
B)   Estrogen
C)   Insulin
D)   Testosterone
E)   MelatoninF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 11

Which famous psychologist specifically argued in a 2011 popular press book that human violence has declined substantially, especially in Western societies?

Accepted Answer

A)   Albert Bandura
B)   Daniel Schacter
C)   Philip G. Zimbardo
D)   Stanley Milgram
E)   Stephen PinkerF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

A famous (1963)  social learning experiment involved an inflatable doll called:

Accepted Answer

A)   Bozo
B)   Little Albert
C)   Bully
D)   Bobo
E)   Mr PicklesF) A) and E)
G) C) and D) D

Question 13

Which factor(s)  does Hendricks et al. (2018)  identify as critical in aggression reduction interventions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Role modelling
B)   Parental involvement
C)   Social support
D)   Clear guidance
E)   Follow-up supportF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

According to Kistner et al.'s (2010)  distinction, gossiping and spreading false stories are best described as examples of which type of aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)   Direct
B)   Indirect
C)   Relational
D)   Physical
E)   ReactiveF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a proximal factor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Personality
B)   Frustration
C)   Hostile biases
D)   Cultural stereotypes
E)   NoiseF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 16

What do Patterson et al. (1992)  mean by a coercive cycle of aggression within the family?

Accepted Answer

A)   Parent coerces aggression in the child
B)   Child coerces aggression in the parent
C)   A small increase in aggression by the parent or child is matched or exceeded by the other person's aggressive behaviour
D)   Most aggressive behaviour displayed by parents and their children in aggressive families is an attempt to stop the other person being aggressive to them
E)   All of the aboveF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 17

Which of these was NOT a conclusion in the review by Carré and Archer (2018)  of research on testosterone administration and aggressive behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)   Testosterone administration increases aggressive behaviour more in competitive than non-competitive situations
B)   Testosterone administration increases aggression more in high-dominance than low-dominance men.
C)   Short-term administration of testosterone is more likely than long-term administration to increase aggressive behaviour
D)   The findings support the theory that high levels of testosterone are of value to men in competitive situations (e.g., sexual selection) 
E)   This theory is excessively narrow in that it de-emphasises social factors associated with gender differences in aggressionF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 18

Ferguson (2015)  reported that video games have these effects on children's well-being:

Accepted Answer

A)   No significant
B)   Significant negative
C)   Minimal deleterious
D)   Significant positive
E)   Major deleteriousF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Which percentage range best fits with the research into individual differences in aggression as a result of genetic factors?

Accepted Answer

A)   40-45%
B)   45-50%
C)   35-40%
D)   50-55%
E)   55-60%F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

All of the following elements are necessary aspects of aggression, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   Motivation to avoid the behaviour on the part of the target
B)   Intention to cause harm
C)   Belief that the behaviour will harm the target
D)   Physical assault
E)   Behaviour directed towards another individualF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Exam 7: Aggression

The time-out and incompatible-response techniques are examples of which method of reducing aggression in children?

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Which researcher is known for developing social learning theory?

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Which aspect of child-based interventions for aggression did Wilson et al. (2003) find to be most effective?

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Comstock and Paik (1991) identified all of the following as factors that increase the effects of media violence on aggression EXCEPT for when:

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Which factor (s) does Krahé (2020) link to aggression?

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The general aggression model involves how many stages?

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According to Kendler et al.'s (2015) twin study what percentage of individual differences in violent crime could be accounted for by genetic factors?

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According to Dollard et al.'s (1939) formulation of the frustration-aggression hypothesis, which of the following directly leads to frustration?

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Which of the following is not part of social competence training?

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High levels of which hormone are associated with reduced impulse control and self-regulation?

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Which famous psychologist specifically argued in a 2011 popular press book that human violence has declined substantially, especially in Western societies?

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A famous (1963) social learning experiment involved an inflatable doll called:

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Which factor(s) does Hendricks et al. (2018) identify as critical in aggression reduction interventions?

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According to Kistner et al.'s (2010) distinction, gossiping and spreading false stories are best described as examples of which type of aggression?

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Which of these is NOT a proximal factor?

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What do Patterson et al. (1992) mean by a coercive cycle of aggression within the family?

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Which of these was NOT a conclusion in the review by Carré and Archer (2018) of research on testosterone administration and aggressive behaviour?

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Ferguson (2015) reported that video games have these effects on children's well-being:

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Which percentage range best fits with the research into individual differences in aggression as a result of genetic factors?

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All of the following elements are necessary aspects of aggression, EXCEPT:

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