12.4 Flashcards
1
Q
aggression
A
any behavior that involves the intention to harm someone else.
2
Q
what neurotransmitter is said to be important in the control of aggressive behavior?
A
serotonin
3
Q
frustration-aggression hypothesis
A
The extent to which people feel frustrated predicts the likelihood that they will act aggressively.
4
Q
cognitive-neoassociationistic model
A
frustration leads to aggression by eliciting negative emotions
5
Q
prosocial
A
tending to benefit others
6
Q
altruism
A
the providing of help when it is needed, without any apparent reward for doing so
7
Q
bystander intervention effect
A
the failure to offer help by those who observe someone in need
