A Study by Donnerstein and Berkowitz Demonstrated That Men Who

question 586

Multiple Choice

A study by Donnerstein and Berkowitz demonstrated that men who were exposed to a film depicting a rape myth were more likely later to ______________.

• A)act aggressively
• B)feel guilty
• C)act passively
• D)demonstrate no effect

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Definitions:

Appetitive Action Patterns

Sequences of behavior that occur in response to signals indicating the availability of a desired goal or reward.

Innate Releasing Mechanisms

Neurological structures that are triggered by specific stimuli, leading to an instinctive behavior in animals.

Ethology

The scientific study of animal behavior, particularly in natural environments, focusing on the evolutionary implications of behaviors.

Intention Movements

Preparatory movements that precede the execution of a goal-directed action, often signaling the intention to perform the action.