Practical Implications

Question 1

Of research into postural echo

Answer 1

People of equal status are more likely to echo each others posture.

People who are enjoying each others company are more likely to echo each others posture.

Question 2

Of research into pupil dilation

Answer 2

When someone’s pupils are dilated it makes them unconsciously more attractive to other people.

Question 3

Of research into tone of voice

Answer 3

Someone’s tone of voice is more important than the actual message when it comes to interpreting verbal messages.

Question 4

Of research into hormones and aggressive behaviour

Answer 4

Testosterone can increase the onset of aggressive behaviour.

Question 5

Of research into chromosomes and aggression

Answer 5

The XYY chromosome may make people more aggressive due to an increase in testosterone production.

Question 6

Of research into biological ways of reducing aggression

Answer 6

Drugs such as Ritalin may be used to reduce aggressive behaviour in children diagnosed with ADHD.

Question 7

Of research into biological causes of aggression

Answer 7

Evidence from PET scans suggests that murderers have lower levels of activity In the pre-frontal cortex than non murderers.

Question 8

Of research into Freud’s theory of aggression

Answer 8

We all have an inner aggressive drive within us called Thanatos that can be sublimated or displaced to reduce aggression levels.

Question 9

Of research into the Social Learning Theory of aggression

Answer 9

People may imitate aggressive behaviour shown by influential people who are modelling aggressive behaviour.