module 43

_____ levels of the hormone _____ are related to irritability, assertiveness, impulsiveness, and low tolerance for frustration.

High; testosterone

Bill was a very aggressive and violent youth. He often got into fistfights with the other boys and was even charged with assault when he was in his mid-twenties. Bill is now 65 years old and it takes a lot to make him angry. Why is this the case?

His testosterone level has decreased.

Seven-year-old Marcus' parents use a lot of harsh physical punishment and verbal intimidation to control his behavior. Studies have shown that if his parents continue this type of discipline Marcus is more likely to:

demonstrate delinquent behavior in the future.

A jury deliberated on a rape case for more than eight hours. Some of the jurors commented that the rape victim had a history of going out to various bars and had been dressed too provocatively. These jurors said that by looking like that, she had been asking to be assaulted. Their opinion is BEST explained in terms of the:

just-world phenomenon.

Research shows that after extensive exposure to X-rated sexual films, men are subsequently _____ accepting of women's sexual submission and _____ likely to perceive a woman's friendliness as sexual interest.

more; more

Attitude is to action as _____ is to _____.

prejudice; discrimination

After the events of 9/11, some Americans began boycotting Arab-American stores and lashing out at any Middle Eastern person they saw. This behavior is BEST explained in terms of the _____ theory.

scapegoat

The _____ theory proposes that prejudice offers an outlet for anger by providing someone to blame.

scapegoat

Arturo believes that most young women from California are extremely good looking and that extremely good-looking women are usually selfish and egotistical. His beliefs are examples of:

stereotypes.

After Marcus lost the student election for president of his high school class, he spread false rumors intended to spoil the newly chosen president's reputation. Marcus' behavior is BEST explained in terms of:

the frustration-aggression principle.

After the events of 9/11, some Americans began boycotting Arab-American stores and lashing out at any Middle Eastern person they saw. This behavior is BEST explained in terms of:

the scapegoat theory.