6.9 QUIZ: Social & Personality Psychology

What is aggression?

• A form of communication.

• Any physical or verbal behavior intended to hurt or destroy.

• A state of calm and peacefulness.

• A type of social interaction.

What are the three biological influences on aggressive behavior?

• Environmental, Psychological, and Sociocultural Influences

• Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral Influences

• Genetic, Neural, and Biochemical Influences

• Social, Cultural, and Economic Influences

What is the frustration-aggression principle?

• Frustration creates anger, which can generate aggression.

• Aggression is a result of genetic influences.

• Aggression is a learned behavior.

• Aggression is influenced by social scripts.

What is the role of social scripts in aggression?

• They are neural influences on aggressive behavior.

• They are genetic influences on aggressive behavior.

• They are biochemical influences on aggressive behavior.

• They are culturally modeled guides for how to act aggressively.

What is the difference between passionate love and companionate love?

• Passionate love is intense and focused on physical attraction, while companionate love is deep and affectionate attachment.

• Passionate love is long-lasting and stable, while companionate love is short-lived and volatile.

• Passionate love is based on friendship, while companionate love is based on physical attraction.

• Passionate love is selfless and altruistic, while companionate love is selfish and possessive.

What is the bystander effect?

• The tendency for bystanders to become aggressive in group settings.

• The tendency for any given bystander to be less likely to give aid if other bystanders are present.

• The tendency for bystanders to ignore social norms and act impulsively.

• The tendency for bystanders to intervene and help in emergency situations.

What is the social exchange theory?

• Our social behavior is influenced by genetic factors.

• Our social behavior is determined by unconscious desires.

• Our social behavior is governed by calculations of rewards and costs.

• Our social behavior is shaped by cultural norms.

What is the social-responsibility norm?

• An expectation that people will engage in prosocial behavior.

• An expectation that people will conform to social norms.

• An expectation that people will prioritize their own needs over others.

• An expectation that people will help those needing their help.

What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination?

• Prejudice is intentional, while discrimination is unintentional.

• Prejudice is based on cultural norms, while discrimination is based on personal beliefs.

• Prejudice is a behavior, while discrimination is an attitude.

• Prejudice is an attitude, while discrimination is a behavior.

What is the Five Factor Model of personality?

• A model that explains the relationship between personality and behavior.

• A model that emphasizes the role of genetics in personality development.

• A model that focuses on the influence of culture on personality.

• A model that identifies five major traits that determine personality.