aggression pt.1

Ralph killed his wife in order to collect on a large life insurance policy. This scenario is an example of ________ aggression.

a.hostile

b.instrumental

c.modern

d.functionalist

• A

• B

• C

• D

Angela and her younger brother, Bernie, have a history of fighting. One day, Angela threatens Bernie in order to force him to give up a toy with which she wants to play. Then Bernie gets so angry at her that he screams, “I hate you!” Angela is demonstrating ________ aggression, and Bernie is demonstrating ________ aggression.

a.hostile; hostile

b.instrumental; hostile

c.hostile; instrumental

d.instrumental; instrumental

• A

• B

• C

• D

Aggression that is motivated by feelings of anger and hostility is called ________ aggression, whereas aggression that is motivated by a desire to gain status or to acquire wealth is called ________ aggression.

a.reactive; relational

b.instrumental; hostile

c.hostile; instrumental

d.relational; reactive

• A

• B

• C

• D

Doug Lowenstein, president of the Interactive Digital Software Association, stated in 2000, “There is absolutely no evidence, none, that playing a violent video game leads to aggressive behavior.” Research by Anderson and Bushman and their colleagues (2001, 2017) suggests that Lowenstein is

a.correct.

b.correct where women are concerned but not where men are concerned.

c.incorrect because all video games increase aggression.

d.incorrect because many studies show that violent video games increase aggression.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Charlie frequently plays violent video games. Based on the research documented by Anderson and Bushman and their colleagues (2001, 2017), which of the following is NOT likely to be true for Charlie?

a.Charlie is likely to become more aggressive.

b.Charlie is likely to have more aggressive thoughts.

c.Charlie is likely to behave in a more prosocial manner.

d.Charlie’s blood pressure and heart rate are likely to increase.

• A

• B

• C

• D

About ________ percent of the television programs that children watch depict at least some violence.

a.30

b.50

c.70

d.90

• A

• B

• C

• D