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Aggression and Conflict

Description: This quiz will evaluate your understanding of the concepts related to Aggression and Conflict in Psychology.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of aggression?

  1. Physical aggression

  2. Verbal aggression

  3. Relational aggression

  4. Passive aggression

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Passive aggression is a form of indirect aggression, while physical aggression, verbal aggression, and relational aggression are all forms of direct aggression.

According to the frustration-aggression hypothesis, what is the primary cause of aggression?

  1. Blocked goals

  2. Negative emotions

  3. Genetics

  4. Social learning

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The frustration-aggression hypothesis proposes that aggression is a natural response to blocked goals or thwarted desires.

Which of the following is an example of relational aggression?

  1. Hitting someone

  2. Yelling at someone

  3. Spreading rumors about someone

  4. Ignoring someone

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Relational aggression involves harming someone's social relationships or reputation.

According to social learning theory, how do individuals learn aggressive behavior?

  1. By observing others being aggressive

  2. By being rewarded for aggressive behavior

  3. By being punished for aggressive behavior

  4. By experiencing frustration

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social learning theory suggests that individuals learn aggressive behavior by observing others being aggressive and by being rewarded for their own aggressive behavior.

What is the difference between instrumental aggression and hostile aggression?

  1. Instrumental aggression is motivated by a desire to harm others, while hostile aggression is motivated by a desire to achieve a goal.

  2. Instrumental aggression is motivated by a desire to achieve a goal, while hostile aggression is motivated by a desire to harm others.

  3. Instrumental aggression is always physical, while hostile aggression is always verbal.

  4. Instrumental aggression is always verbal, while hostile aggression is always physical.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Instrumental aggression is goal-directed and is used to achieve a desired outcome, while hostile aggression is motivated by anger and is intended to harm others.

Which of the following is NOT a common consequence of aggression?

  1. Physical injury

  2. Emotional distress

  3. Social isolation

  4. Improved relationships

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aggression typically leads to negative consequences such as physical injury, emotional distress, and social isolation, rather than improved relationships.

What is the primary goal of conflict resolution?

  1. To determine who is right and who is wrong

  2. To punish the aggressor

  3. To find a mutually acceptable solution

  4. To avoid conflict altogether

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary goal of conflict resolution is to find a mutually acceptable solution that addresses the needs and concerns of all parties involved.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of conflict?

  1. Interpersonal conflict

  2. Intrapersonal conflict

  3. Intergroup conflict

  4. Organizational conflict

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Intrapersonal conflict is a type of internal conflict that occurs within an individual, while interpersonal conflict, intergroup conflict, and organizational conflict are all types of external conflict that occur between two or more individuals or groups.

What is the difference between distributive and integrative negotiation?

  1. Distributive negotiation involves finding a solution that benefits one party at the expense of the other, while integrative negotiation involves finding a solution that benefits both parties.

  2. Distributive negotiation involves finding a solution that benefits both parties, while integrative negotiation involves finding a solution that benefits one party at the expense of the other.

  3. Distributive negotiation involves finding a solution that is fair to both parties, while integrative negotiation involves finding a solution that is beneficial to both parties.

  4. Distributive negotiation involves finding a solution that is beneficial to one party, while integrative negotiation involves finding a solution that is fair to both parties.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Distributive negotiation is a win-lose approach to negotiation, while integrative negotiation is a win-win approach.

Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for resolving conflict?

  1. Accommodation

  2. Avoidance

  3. Compromise

  4. Collaboration

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Avoidance is a strategy for dealing with conflict by avoiding the conflict altogether, while accommodation, compromise, and collaboration are all strategies for actively resolving conflict.

What is the primary goal of mediation?

  1. To determine who is right and who is wrong

  2. To punish the aggressor

  3. To find a mutually acceptable solution

  4. To avoid conflict altogether

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary goal of mediation is to help disputing parties find a mutually acceptable solution to their conflict.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of mediation?

  1. Facilitative mediation

  2. Evaluative mediation

  3. Transformative mediation

  4. Arbitration

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Arbitration is a form of dispute resolution in which a neutral third party makes a binding decision for the disputing parties, while facilitative mediation, evaluative mediation, and transformative mediation are all forms of mediation in which the mediator helps the disputing parties reach their own agreement.

What is the difference between a mediator and an arbitrator?

  1. A mediator helps the disputing parties reach their own agreement, while an arbitrator makes a binding decision for the disputing parties.

  2. A mediator makes a binding decision for the disputing parties, while an arbitrator helps the disputing parties reach their own agreement.

  3. A mediator is a neutral third party, while an arbitrator is a representative of one of the disputing parties.

  4. A mediator is a representative of one of the disputing parties, while an arbitrator is a neutral third party.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party helps the disputing parties reach their own agreement, while arbitration is a process in which a neutral third party makes a binding decision for the disputing parties.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of arbitration?

  1. Binding arbitration

  2. Non-binding arbitration

  3. Mediation-arbitration

  4. Summary arbitration

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mediation-arbitration is a hybrid form of dispute resolution that combines mediation and arbitration, while binding arbitration, non-binding arbitration, and summary arbitration are all forms of arbitration in which the arbitrator makes a binding decision for the disputing parties.

What is the primary goal of conflict management?

  1. To eliminate conflict altogether

  2. To reduce the negative consequences of conflict

  3. To resolve conflict peacefully

  4. To prevent conflict from occurring in the first place

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary goal of conflict management is to reduce the negative consequences of conflict, rather than to eliminate conflict altogether or to resolve conflict peacefully.

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