As Discussed in the Text, the Freudian Theory of Aggression

question 30

Multiple Choice

As discussed in the text, the Freudian theory of aggression ____.

• A) seems to be basically correct for describing hostile aggression, but does not account for instrumental aggression
• B) seems to be basically correct for describing same-sex, competitive forms of aggression, but does not account for other forms of aggression
• C) needs a major overhaul
• D) is basically right, but did not go far enough in specifying how people decide whether or not to act upon aggressive impulses

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Definitions:

Genetic Drift

Genetic drift refers to random fluctuations in the frequencies of alleles (variant forms of a gene) within a population, which can lead to the increase or decrease in certain traits over time.

Natural Selection

The process in which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, leading to the gradual evolution of species.

Molecular Variation

Differences at the molecular level among individuals, which can include variations in DNA sequences, genes, and proteins.

Genetic Bottleneck

A significant reduction in the genetic diversity of a population due to a large decrease in its size, potentially affecting its survival and evolution.