AP Social Aggression

Michael, a White university student, is on academic probation for poor grades. Ever since he received notice of his probation, Michael has become increasingly hostile toward racial minority students and staff on campus. His increasing hostility can best be explained in terms of

• ingroup bias

• mere exposure effect.

• scapegoat theory.

• reciprocity norm

The just-world phenomenon often leads people to

• dislike and distrust those who are wealthy

• believe that victims of misfortune deserve to suffer.

• express higher levels of prejudice after suffering frustration

• respond with kindness to those who mistreat them

Mr. Ink thinks that most unemployed people are to blame for their own misfortune. His belief best illustrates a potential consequence of

• ingroup bias.

• deindividuation

• mere exposure effect

• just-world phenomenon

A soldier who intentionally kills a dangerous enemy combatant most clearly illustrates

• diffusion of responsibility

• just-world phenomenon

• groupthink

• aggression

Research on the biology of aggression has clearly demonstrated that

• human aggression is an unlearned instinct.

• there is no physiological basis for aggression in humans.

• animals can be bred for aggressiveness.

• individualistic cultures generally have higher rates of aggression

Comparisons of identical and fraternal twins highlight the impact of ________ on aggression

• proximity

• deindividuation

• genetic influences

• bystander effect

The Y chromosome is the most well-known genetic marker identifying those who are most likely to

• discriminate against others

• fundamental attribution error

• engage in aggression

• form stereotypes

When a mild-mannered woman had an electrode implanted in her amygdala, she

• acted just as she had before the implantation

• became even milder, unable even to say “no” to anyone's request for help

• developed more aggressive tendencies

• exhibited more masculine behaviors.

Handling and describing a gun has been found to increase ________ in research participants' saliva.

• serotonin

• dopamine

• testosterone

• endorphins

The frustration-aggression principle suggests that anger results when

• false stereotypes influence perceptions of others.

• an attempt to achieve some goal is blocked

• there are striking differences of opinion among group members.

• attitudes affect actions through normative social influences.