Q. In what sense can aggression be considered an adaptive response to the environment?
- It led to social dominance for males, which increased sexual access.
- It provided important health benefits to our ancestors by "venting" negative emotions
- It was often the appropriate response when challenged, in a primitive society
Q. High levels of testosterone appear to affect aggression by increasing _____ and decreasing _____.
- fear; empathy
- empathy; anger
- threat detection; fear
Q. Excitation transfer has led to aggression in studies when the original arousal is due to all of the following, EXCEPT which of the following?
- Consumption of energy drinks
- Exercising
- Being exposed to loud noises
Q. How would Rowell Huesmann explain Bandura's Bobo doll findings?
- Children have formed aggressive scripts.
- Children have experienced deindividuation
- Children have become frustrated
Q. On the television singing competition "American Idol," contestants who do not sing well are told that they do not sing well by the judges. Some of these contestants react by insulting the judges. What function does the insult serve?
- Maximize long-term benefits from the television exposure
- Intimidate the judges into changing their minds
- Restore lost self-esteem
Q. Which of the following is the most accurate summary of the findings related to gender and aggression?
- Men are, on average, much more aggressive than women
- Men are most likely to direct aggression toward other men; women are most likely to direct aggression toward other women
- Men and women are similar in many aspects of aggression, with a few specific differences