Question 1

Jeremy is watching a TV program that portrays violence as an acceptable way of dealing with problems.This message may

Accepted Answer

When a TV program portrays violence as an acceptable way of dealing with problems, it can lower inhibitions against acting out hostile feelings. This is because the media promotes the idea that violence is a legitimate means of resolving conflicts, which can lead to an increase in aggressive behavior among viewers. While exposure to violence in the media may desensitize viewers to violence, it is unlikely to increase emotional sensitivity. Similarly, the heightened emotional arousal caused by viewing violence is likely to increase rather than decrease aggressive urges. Therefore, option B offers the most accurate assessment of the situation.

Question 2

Disinhibition to violence means

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Disinhibition to violence means the acting out of an undesirable violent behavior that would normally be restrained. This could happen due to various reasons such as drugs, alcohol, or a lack of social inhibitions.

Question 3

According to social learning theory,TV violence often leads to children

Accepted Answer

According to social learning theory, children observe and imitate behavior they see on TV. If they see violence being rewarded or portrayed positively, they may learn new aggressive acts and incorporate them into their behavior.

Question 4

Regarding statistics on the aggressiveness of the culture in the United States,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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The statement that 70 percent of the U.S. population own at least one firearm is false. According to a Pew Research Center survey in 2017, only 42 percent of U.S. adults reported living in a household with a gun, and only around 30 percent reported personally owning a gun.

Question 5

Social learning theory implies that watching a violent show or boxing match on TV

Accepted Answer

According to social learning theory, individuals can learn behaviors by observing others. If someone watches a violent show or boxing match on TV, they may learn that aggression is an acceptable or desirable behavior. This can lead to an increase in aggressive urges and behavior.

Question 6

The belief that we learn to be aggressive by observing aggression in others is held by

Accepted Answer

The belief that we learn to be aggressive by observing aggression in others is a key principle of the social learning theory, first proposed by Albert Bandura. This theory suggests that people learn through observation, imitation, and modeling of behaviors they see in their social environment, including aggression.

Question 7

Albert Bandura demonstrated in his studies that

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Albert Bandura's studies on social learning theory showed that children learn new aggressive actions by observing violent or aggressive behavior, and may come to believe that such behavior is acceptable.

Question 8

Regarding social learning theory and aggression,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

According to social learning theory, biological factors and frustration are not considered significant factors in the development of aggression. Instead, the theory argues that aggression is learned through observing and imitating the behavior of others, as well as through reinforcement and punishment.

Question 9

Which theory predicts that people growing up in nonaggressive cultures will be nonaggressive,while those raised in cultures with aggressive heroes and other aggressive models will develop aggressive responses?

Accepted Answer

Social learning theory posits that people learn behavior through observation and imitation of others around them. Therefore, individuals who grow up in cultures with aggressive models will tend to develop aggressive behaviors themselves, while those growing up in nonaggressive cultures will be less likely to display aggression.

Question 10

A mother who is searching for an explanation for the increased aggression in her six-year-old child would be advised by social learning theorists that such aggression is

Accepted Answer

Social learning theorists would suggest that aggression can be learned through observation and imitation of models, such as parents, siblings or peers. Therefore, this option is the most appropriate in this scenario. Option A implies a deterministic viewpoint and is not supported by current research. Option B is related to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which is not directly relevant to aggression. Option D assumes a biological cause, which may be possible in some cases but is not necessarily the root cause for all instances of increased aggression in young children.

Question 11

Violent delinquent behavior among adolescents usually develops slowly as they move from minor aggression,such as bullying,in early adolescence to physical fighting and gang fighting to rape and muggings in late adolescence.This escalation is best explained by which theory?

Accepted Answer

The escalation of violent delinquent behavior among adolescents from minor aggression to more serious criminal acts is best explained by social learning theory, which proposes that individuals learn behavior through observation and imitating the actions of others, particularly those in their social environment such as peers and family members. Therefore, exposure to aggressive behavior and social reinforcement may lead to the development and escalation of violent delinquent behavior among adolescents.

Question 12

Which of the following demonstrated in his studies that children may learn new aggressive actions by watching violent or aggressive behavior,or they may learn that violence is "okay"?

Accepted Answer

Albert Bandura's study on social learning theory demonstrated that children can learn aggressive behavior by watching others engage in violence or aggression. He also found that children can develop a belief that violence is an acceptable way to solve problems by observing the aggressive behavior of others.

Question 13

Normally,a violent behavior is restrained.If a person shows this violent behavior,the text suggests it may be a result of

Accepted Answer

Disinhibition refers to the weakening or loss of normal restraints or inhibitions. In the context of violent behavior, disinhibition can lead a person to act out aggressively, regardless of social norms or consequences.

Question 14

The social learning theory of aggression explains that

Accepted Answer

The social learning theory of aggression states that people learn to be aggressive by watching aggressive models. They observe and imitate the behavior they see and can be reinforced if they see the aggressive behavior being rewarded.

Question 15

Dr.Oren explains behaviors,such as aggression,by using a theory that combines learning principles with cognitive processes,socialization,and modeling.Dr.Oren is utilizing the _______ theory.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Oren's theory combines learning principles with cognitive processes, socialization, and modeling, which are all components of social learning theory. Therefore, Dr. Oren is utilizing the social learning theory.

Question 16

Cyberbullying or harassment of others over the Internet is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Cyberbullying or harassment of others over the Internet is commonly referred to as electronic aggression.

Question 17

Portrayal of aggression on television would be of particular theoretical concern to the

Accepted Answer

Social learning theorists would be concerned with the portrayal of aggression on television because they view behavior as learned through observation and modeling, and believe that exposure to media violence can lead to aggressive behavior in individuals. The other options are not as directly linked to the study of media violence.

Question 18

Regarding social learning theory and aggression,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

The social learning theory predicts that individuals who were exposed to violence during childhood are more likely to exhibit violent behavior themselves, due to the learning and modeling of aggressive behavior from their environment. Option A is false because social learning theory emphasizes that aggressive behavior is learned from environmental cues and observed behavior rather than instincts or brain areas. Option B is an oversimplification of the frustration-aggression theory, which suggests that frustration can increase the likelihood of aggression but does not necessarily lead to it. Option D is false because cultural factors, such as norms and values regarding aggression, have been found to play a significant role in shaping behavior according to the social learning theory.

Question 19

Jennifer and her friends have been harassing the new girl in class by sending her hateful and threatening e-mails and posting horrible comments about her on Facebook.Jennifer and her friends are engaging in

Accepted Answer

The behavior of Jennifer and her friends of sending hateful and threatening e-mails and posting horrible comments about the new girl on Facebook is an example of electronic aggression, which is a form of bullying that occurs through technology. It is harmful and can lead to emotional distress for the victim.

Question 20

People who were the victims of violence during childhood are likely to become violent themselves.This is a testament to which theory of aggression?

Accepted Answer

Social learning theory suggests that aggression can be learned through observing and imitating others, as well as through direct experience. Victims of violence during childhood may imitate the aggressive behavior they were subjected to, resulting in a higher likelihood of becoming violent themselves.

Quiz 73: Social Psychology: Antisocial Behavior