Chapter 11 Agression

Question 1

Aggression

Answer 1

Intentional behaviour aimed at causing either physical or psychological pain

Question 2

Hostile aggression

Answer 2

An act of aggression stemming from feelings of anger and aimed at inflicting pain or injury.

Question 3

Instrumental aggression

Answer 3

Aggression as a mean to some goal other then causing pain.

Question 4

Testosterone

Answer 4

A male sex hormone associated with aggression.

Question 5

Social Learning theory

Answer 5

The theory that we learn social behaviour by observing others and imitating them.

Question 6

Serotonin

Answer 6

A brain chemical responsible for controlling mood, attention, sleep, and pain.

Question 7

Frustration. Aggression theory

Answer 7

The theory that frustration-the perception that you are being prevented from obtaining a goal-will increase the probability of an aggressive response.

Question 8

Relative Deprivation

Answer 8

The perception that you have less than you deserve, less than what you have been led to expect, or less than you what people similar to you have.

Question 9

Weapons effect

Answer 9

The increase i aggression that can occur because of the mere presence of a gun or other weapon.

Question 10

Catharsis

Answer 10

The notion that “blowing off steam” by performing aggressive act, watching other es etc will relieve pent up aggression.