Question 1

At the most general level, the term antisocial behaviour refers to ____.
A)behaviour that damages interpersonal relationships or is culturally undesirable
B)any aggressive behaviour or violent behaviour
C)any behaviour that harms those who are close to the perpetrator
D)behaviour that is aberrant is some way and that the perpetrator enacts alone

Accepted Answer

Antisocial behaviour is behaviour that goes against the norms of society and can harm interpersonal relationships or go against cultural values. It is not necessarily limited to aggression, violence, or harm to those close to the perpetrator, and does not necessarily have to be enacted alone.

Question 2

Which scenario illustrates instrumental aggression?
A)Zurayda pushes Peter so that she can rush past him to catch a glass that is about to fall off the counter.
B)Zurayda fantasises about punching Peter, who has been getting on her nerves lately.
C)Zurayda hits Peter, but only because Peter just hit her.
D)Zurayda is thinking about planting drugs in Peter's desk at work so that she can get Peter fired and take over his job.

Accepted Answer

Instrumental aggression is aggression that is used as a means to achieve a goal, rather than as a result of emotional arousal. In this scenario, Zurayda's pushing of Peter is a means to achieve her goal of catching the falling glass.

Question 3

Persistent aggression by a perpetrator against a victim for the purpose of establishing a power relationship over the victim is called ____.
A)bullying
B)cyberbullying
C)indirect aggression
D)displaced aggression

Accepted Answer

Persistent aggression by a perpetrator against a victim for the purpose of establishing a power relationship over the victim is the exact definition of bullying.

Question 4

Recent data on violence in the world suggests that ____.
A)it is increasing dramatically over time
B)it is the same in amount as it has always been
C)it is decreasing over time
D)it has become nonexistent

Accepted Answer

According to various studies and reports, including the Global Peace Index and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, violence has been decreasing over time globally. This includes a decline in armed conflicts, homicides, and other forms of violent crime. However, there are still significant challenges and disparities in different regions and countries.

Question 5

Mbali is really frustrated that the contractor working on her house is taking so long.But she doesn't want to yell at him because she is worried he will not produce quality work for her if she does.Instead, she yells at and fights with at her husband.Mbali's aggression is ____.
A)displaced
B)violent
C)instrumental
D)proactive

Accepted Answer

Mbali's aggression is displaced, as she is directing it towards someone (her husband) who is not responsible for the cause of her frustration (the contractor).

Question 6

Thabang is angry at his soccer coach for making him sit out the next game.Thabang talks about his coach behind the coach's back to the other players.Thabang is displaying ____ aggression.
A)displaced
B)direct
C)indirect
D)instrumental

Accepted Answer

Thabang is displaying indirect aggression as he is not confronting his coach directly but talking about him behind his back to the other players.

Question 7

The main difference between hostile aggression and instrumental aggression lies in ____.
A)the motive(s) of the aggressor
B)whether the aggressive act is violent or non-violent
C)the outcome of the aggressive act
D)the emotions of the victim(s)

Accepted Answer

The main difference between hostile aggression and instrumental aggression is the motive(s) of the aggressor. Hostile aggression is driven by a desire to harm another person or to express anger, while instrumental aggression is used as a means to achieve a goal or obtain a desired outcome. The outcome of the aggressive act, the level of violence involved, and the emotions of the victim(s) are not defining factors in distinguishing between these two types of aggression.

Question 8

Most social psychologists define aggression as ____.
A)any feeling, thought, or behaviour that harms another person - regardless of intention and regardless of the other person's motivations
B)any feeling, thought, or behaviour in which harm is intentionally rendered to another person and the other person is motivated to avoid harm
C)any behaviour intended to harm another person who is motivated to avoid the harm
D)any behaviour intended to harm another person - regardless of the other person's motivations

Accepted Answer

Most social psychologists define aggression as any behaviour intended to harm another person who is motivated to avoid the harm. This definition takes into account both the intention of the aggressor and the motivation of the victim to avoid harm. It excludes actions that result in harm but are not intended as aggression (such as accidents or unintentional harm) and actions that are aggressive but not intended to harm (such as teasing or verbal insults).

Question 9

Another term for instrumental aggression is ____.
A)proactive aggression
B)zero-sum aggression
C)self-defense
D)reciprocal aggression

Accepted Answer

Instrumental aggression is a type of aggression that is planned and intentional, with the goal of obtaining a desired outcome. Proactive aggression is another term for this, as it involves initiating aggression in order to achieve a goal or obtain a reward. Zero-sum aggression, self-defense, and reciprocal aggression refer to other types of aggression that involve different motives or circumstances.

Question 10

The fact that violence and aggression appear to be decreasing over time are consistent with which theme of the book?
A)Nature says yes, culture says no.
B)Nature says no, culture says yes.
C)The bad is stronger than the good.
D)The good is stronger than the bad.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The fact that violence and aggression appear...

Question 11

Social psychologists define aggression in a very specific way.According to that definition, which of the following is NOT an example of aggression?
A)A mafia 'hit man' who kills for paychecks
B)A disgruntled employee who fantasises about shouting at his boss
C)A woman who tries to backstab an ex-lover by sending a package of incriminating photos to his new girlfriend, but mistakenly sends the package to the wrong address.
D)A boy who posts mean comments about a fellow classmate on MySpace.

Accepted Answer

Fantasizing about aggression without acting on it does not meet the social psychology definition of aggression, which requires an intention to harm someone.

Question 12

____ are examples of violent crimes.
A)Homicide, forcible rape, burglary, and robbery
B)Homicide, assault, rape, and arson
C)Homicide, aggravated assault, forcible rape, and robbery
D)Homicide, robbery, assault, and sexual abuse

Accepted Answer

Homicide, aggravated assault, forcible rape, and robbery are all considered violent crimes according to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. The other answer choices may include violent crimes, but they also include other types of crimes that are not necessarily considered violent.

Question 13

Which scenario describes aggression, but not violence?
A)Zinhle, who shoves a child who is taking too long to get a drink, causing the child to bump into the tap and split her lip
B)Shenaaz, who is angry that her brother got a bigger cookie than her, and deliberately trips him so she can take his cookie
C)Amber, who is very competitive and, who, when another child runs faster, deliberately stomps on the other child's feet
D)Meera, who wants some computer time and, when her sister refuses to yield, hits her until she does

Accepted Answer

Aggression is any behavior that is intended to harm or intimidate another person. Violence is a type of aggression that involves physical force. In scenario A, Zinhle shoves a child, which is an aggressive behavior but not violent because it does not involve physical force.

Question 14

The textbook defines violence as ____ that ____ extreme harm, such as injury or death.
A)a type of aggression; is intended to cause
B)a type of aggression; results in
C)something different from aggression; is intended to cause
D)something different from aggression; results in

Accepted Answer

The answer of The textbook defines violence as ____ that...

Question 15

Social psychologists define aggression in a very specific way.According to that definition, which of the following is an example of aggression?
A)A man committing suicide
B)A surgeon drilling into a person's head during brain surgery
C)A child calling her older brother cruel and hurtful names
D)A disgruntled employee fantasising about punching his boss in the face

Accepted Answer

Social psychologists define aggression as behavior that is intended to harm another individual who does not want to be harmed. While the other options may involve behavior that causes harm or physical contact, they do not meet the criteria of being intentionally harmful to an unwilling target. Option A involves self-harm, Option B is a medical procedure being done with the patient's consent for their benefit, and option D is a fantasy that has not been acted upon. Option C, on the other hand, is an example of verbal aggression, as the child is intentionally using hurtful language to harm her older brother.

Question 16

Based on the definitions in the text, it is most accurate to say that ____.
A)aggression is a type of violence
B)violence is a type of antisocial behaviour
C)antisocial behaviour is a type of aggression
D)antisocial behaviour is a type of violence

Accepted Answer

Based on the definitions provided in the text, violence is a broader term that encompasses a range of behaviours that involve physical force with the intention to cause harm or damage. Antisocial behaviour refers to actions that violate social norms and can include a range of behaviours, including aggression. Therefore, violence is a type of antisocial behaviour, but not all antisocial behaviour involves violence.

Question 17

According to the definitions of aggression and violence used in the text, which statement is true?
A)All aggressive acts are violent, and all violent acts are aggressive.
B)All aggressive acts are violent, but not all violent acts are aggressive.
C)Not all aggressive acts are violent, but all violent acts are aggressive.
D)Not all aggressive acts are violent, and not all violent acts are aggressive.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the definitions of aggression and...

Question 18

According to the text, most social psychologists define aggression as an ____ and state ____.
A)intentional action; that the victim must be motivated to avoid it
B)intentional action; nothing about the victim
C)intentional or unintentional action; nothing about the victim
D)intentional thought or action; that the victim must be motivated to avoid it

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, most social psychologists...

Question 19

Which example is LEAST indicative of antisocial behaviour?
A)cruelly gossiping about an enemy
B)boxing in a professional boxing match
C)refusing to leave the house or talk to any friends or family
D)killing someone for pay (as a 'hit man')

Accepted Answer

Boxing in a professional match may involve physical aggression but it is a legal and regulated activity, therefore it is the least indicative of antisocial behavior in comparison to the other options.

Question 20

Which situation is an example of hostile aggression?
A)Mr W fantasises about punching his enemy in the face.
B)Mr X accidentally knocks his friend over a balcony.
C)Mr Y intentionally humiliates an annoying co-worker.
D)Dr Z gives a patient a painful injection.

Accepted Answer

Hostile aggression involves intent to harm or humiliate others. In this situation, Mr Y intentionally seeks to humiliate his co-worker, making it an example of hostile aggression.

Quiz 10: Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

At the most general level, the term antisocial behaviour refers to ____.

Which scenario illustrates instrumental aggression?

Persistent aggression by a perpetrator against a victim for the purpose of establishing a power relationship over the victim is called ____.

Recent data on violence in the world suggests that ____.

Mbali is really frustrated that the contractor working on her house is taking so long.But she doesn't want to yell at him because she is worried he will not produce quality work for her if she does.Instead, she yells at and fights with at her husband.Mbali's aggression is ____.

Thabang is angry at his soccer coach for making him sit out the next game.Thabang talks about his coach behind the coach's back to the other players.Thabang is displaying ____ aggression.

The main difference between hostile aggression and instrumental aggression lies in ____.

Most social psychologists define aggression as ____.

Another term for instrumental aggression is ____.

The fact that violence and aggression appear to be decreasing over time are consistent with which theme of the book?

Social psychologists define aggression in a very specific way.According to that definition, which of the following is NOT an example of aggression?

____ are examples of violent crimes.

Which scenario describes aggression, but not violence?

The textbook defines violence as that extreme harm, such as injury or death.

Social psychologists define aggression in a very specific way.According to that definition, which of the following is an example of aggression?

Based on the definitions in the text, it is most accurate to say that ____.

According to the definitions of aggression and violence used in the text, which statement is true?

According to the text, most social psychologists define aggression as an and state .

Which example is LEAST indicative of antisocial behaviour?

Which situation is an example of hostile aggression?