In a broader sense—for the species—what purpose do anger and aggression serve?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Anger and aggression are fundamental human traits that form the basis for self-protection and the acquisition of material resources early in development in all cultures.
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Most psychological research is undertaken with the hope of
a. proving the null hypothesis. b. proving the alternative hypothesis. c. rejecting the null hypothesis. d. discovering ultimate truth.
Kimmy becomes extremely upset and cries every time her mother leaves her at preschool. However, when Kimmy's mom returns for her, Kimmy becomes angry and squirms out of her mom's arms. Kimmy can best be characterized as having a(n) ____ attachment style.?
a. ?secure b. ?avoidant c. ?disorganized d. ?ambivalent
In a formal experiment, the group not subjected to a change in the independent variable, and used for comparison with the group receiving the experimental change, is the __________ group
a) independent b) experimental c) dependent d) control
Which normally developing child would be most likely to have just begun to experience the emotion of anger?
A. Aaron, who is 5 days old B. Eli, who is 5 months old C. Tom, who is 15 months old D. Cam, who is 5 years old