We Are Most Likely to Displace Our Aggression onto a Target

question 131

Multiple Choice

We are most likely to displace our aggression onto a target that is

• A)nothing like the person who provoked our anger in the first place.
• B)similar to the person who provoked our anger in the first place.
• C)helpless to retaliate in kind.
• D)nonhuman.

Comprehend the impact of early childhood experiences on adult relationships through the lens of psychosocial development theory.

Differentiate between the theories of neo-Freudians and their contributions to psychology.

Appreciate the role of consciousness in shaping one’s personality according to select psychologists.

Recognize the significance of social relationships over unconscious sexual impulses in personal development.

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Definitions:

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter associated with pleasure, movement, and attention in the brain.

Cortisol

Cortisol is a steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress and has multiple functions including regulating metabolism and immune response.

Leptin

A hormone produced by adipose (fat) cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger, which in turn diminishes fat storage in adipocytes.

Social Acceptance

The approval and positive reception by individuals or groups towards others, often based on conforming to social norms or expectations.