Compare and contrast instinct theories of aggression with social learning theories of aggression. What empirical evidence is there to support either of these views?
What will be an ideal response?
a) Instinct theories (e.g., Freudian theory): Little empirical support for the idea that people have a constant drive for aggression, although there is good reason to believe that people are "hardwired" to behave aggressively when frustrated or provoked
b) Social learning theories (e.g., Bandura's formulation): Good empirical support (e.g., Bobo doll research, research on violent media and aggression); both children and adults seem to show increases in aggressive behavior when exposed to aggressive models
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a. Glutamate b. Epinephrine c. Dopamine d. Serotonin
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a. should keep the participant in her study as long as possible before seeking help for the participant. b. must take steps to obtain assistance for the participant despite the risk of losing a participant from the study. c. cannot divulge her participant's eating disorder to anyone. d. must debrief the participant and dismiss her from the study as she is no longer eligible.
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a. 1% b. 2% c. 3% d. 8% e. 12%