Social Psychology: Aggression

Question 1

physical/verbal behavior intended to cause harm

Accepted Answer

aggression

Question 2

hurting someone's body

Accepted Answer

physical aggression

Question 3

hurting someone's feelings (sometimes called relational aggression)

Accepted Answer

social aggression

Question 4

aggression that springs from anger; goal is to injure

Accepted Answer

hostile aggression

Question 5

aggression that's a means to some other end

Accepted Answer

instrumental aggression

Question 6

frustration --> anger --> aggression

Accepted Answer

frustration aggression theory

Question 7

the mere presence of weapons increases aggressive thoughts and behaviors

Accepted Answer

weapons effect

Question 8

predictors of violence/aggression (MAAVAPWG)

Accepted Answer

being male, aggressive/anger-prone personalities, alcohol use, violence viewing, anonymity, provocation, presence of weapons, group interactions

Question 9

release of emotional energy through acts/fantasies

Accepted Answer

catharsis

Question 10

rewarding cooperative behavior & model non-aggression/cooperation

Accepted Answer

social learning approach

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