Aggression

Research indicates that high serotonin levels may increase aggression.

Frederick is pulled over by a police officer for speeding and is given a ticket. Fredrick thinks the officer was being arbitrarily mean. He gets angry but feels like he can't show the officer his anger. Soon after getting back on the freeway, Frederick cuts off another driver and makes a rude gesture. Which of the following ideas best explains Frederick's behavior?

How is anger different from aggression?

Which of the following factors is not linked to increased levels of aggression?

Kathy is a big fan of horror movies. Although she was initially too afraid to watch them alone, she soon found that she could not get enough of them. Kathy began to watch television shows that were more violent as well. Which of the following effects is most likely responsible for Kathy's behavior?

Aggression is often reduced after alcohol consumption.

Desensitization is a cognitive phenomenon in which those exposed to violence tend to __________.

Research indicates that social isolation tends to decrease aggressive behaviors.

Social learning theory predicts that those who witness aggressive behavior being punished may be __________.

Research indicates that genetics does not influence levels of aggression.

Some media reinforce violence as a method for solving problems.

High self-esteem has not been linked to aggressive behavior.

The social interaction theory explains that the purpose of aggression is to control another person's behavior.

Timothy is having a debate with another person. During the debate, Timothy's opponent claims that Timothy is not intelligent enough to argue correctly. This causes Timothy to become embarrassed. Based on the above reading, why is Timothy likely to respond to this insult with aggressive behavior?