Aggression

Question 1

Baron and Richardson (1994)

Answer 1

Definition of aggression

intention of harming something motivated to avoid harm

Question 2

Mile and Carey (1997)

Answer 2

Meta-analysis finding genetic component of aggression

Question 3

Reinisch (1981)

Answer 3

prenatal androgens increase violent kids

Question 4

Van Goozen (1995)

Answer 4

F to M transexuals exposed too more androgens and have increased aggression

Question 5

Van Hawk and Schutter (2007)

Answer 5

16 F given testoterone or placebo

testoterone had lower sensitivity to percieved threat which predisposed anti-social behaviour

Question 6

Dollard (1939)

Answer 6

frustration-aggression hypothesis

HIgher lynching rates in US with economic downturn

Question 7

Whitely and Kite (2010)

Answer 7

predujiced people should only show aggression to outgroups but dont show it with everyone

Question 8

Berkowitz (1974)

Answer 8

cue arousal theory

Question 9

Berkowitz and LePage (1967)

Answer 9

confederates give shocks to M

M can give shocks back; if gun on table give higher shocks

Question 10

Baumeister (1996)

Answer 10

narcisists show aggression in self-esteem threatened

Question 11

Bauchman and Peralta (2002)

Answer 11

heavy drinking in school linked to higher violent offending

Question 12

Collins and schlenger (2002)

Answer 12

alcohol increases aggression

Question 13

Giancorla and Corman (2007)

Answer 13

Alcohol and no distraction task gave highest shocks

Question 14

Harries and Stadler (1983)

Answer 14

more assaults in hot weather

Question 15

Green and McCown (1984)

Answer 15

more arousal in loud noise

Question 16

Wilson (1998)

Answer 16

75% violent acts on tv show no remorse

Question 17

Anderson (2003)

Answer 17

Rap music increases hostility and aggressive thoughts