The Theory That Aggression Is an Automatic Response to Any

question 6

Multiple Choice

The theory that aggression is an automatic response to any blocking of goal-directed behavior is

• A) the cathartic-aggression hypothesis.
• B) the indirect-aggression hypothesis.
• C) the frustration-aggression hypothesis.
• D) the excitation-transfer theory.

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Definitions:

Simple Maze

A straightforward puzzle or labyrinth designed with a clear pathway from start to finish, often used in psychological experiments to study learning and memory.

Collective Hike

A group activity involving walking in the countryside or wilderness, undertaken as a collaborative effort.

Zajonc's Drive

A theory proposing that the mere presence of others enhances individual performance on simple or well-learned tasks but hinders performance on complex or new tasks.

Triplett

Refers to Norman Triplett's early social psychology experiment that identified the phenomenon of social facilitation, where the presence of others enhances performance on simple tasks.