Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Berkowitz's reformulation of the frustration-aggression hypothesis?

A) Frustration is only linked to emotional aggression.
B) Frustration causes aggression only when that frustration generates negative feelings.
C) Frustration causes indirect aggression but not direct aggression.
D) Any event that leads to unpleasant feelings can lead to aggression.


Answer: C

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a. Madhu: "Although women constitute the majority of undergraduates, men constitute the majority of graduate students.". b. Rudy: "Until recently, the majority of psychology faculty members have been male; as of 2000, however, the majority are now female.". c. Samantha: "At present, about 75% of psychology graduate students in both the United States and Canada are female.". d. Ismael: "Because women now constitute the majority of students and faculty in psychology, this field has become strongly feminist.".

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The football player, who was playing injured, dropped the ball on a key play. The coach told the player he dropped the ball because he "didn't have the heart of a winner.". The coach's behavior illustrates:

a. the self-serving bias b. the fundamental attribution error c. a self-fulfilling prophecy d. cognitive dissonance

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In the first month, infants may smile

a. while asleep. b. when asleep and when softly touched — serving as social smiles. c. while asleep and when softly touched — reflexive responses to bodily states. d. when they see another person. .

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Describe the trait theory of Costa and McCrae. How has their research shown support for this

theory?  What are some current findings trait theorists have documented regarding the stability of personality during adulthood? What will be an ideal response?

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