Wells,Graham,and West (1998)suggested That Members of a Particular Canadian Subculture,bouncers

question 57

Multiple Choice

Wells,Graham,and West (1998) suggested that members of a particular Canadian subculture,bouncers who work in bars,were most likely to act in an extremely aggressive manner because

• A) the consumption of alcohol reduced inhibitions against aggressive behaviour.
• B) of perceived threats to their masculinity and authority.
• C) bar patrons tend to be aggressive.
• D) people who are aggressive by nature tend to take those kinds of jobs.
• E) the crowding and noise raised their levels of physiological arousal.

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Definitions:

Repressed Memories

Unconsciously repressed memories that are tied to severe stress or traumatic events.

Unconscious Origin

Refers to the source or cause of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that reside outside the individual's conscious awareness.

Defense Mechanisms

Unconscious psychological strategies employed to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their genuine impulses, often due to guilt or social acceptability.