Displaced Aggression Is Said to Occur

question 207

Multiple Choice

Displaced aggression is said to occur

• A)when aggression is directed at a target other than the source of frustration.
• B)whenever stress is channeled into aggressive activities.
• C)whenever stress is channeled into socially acceptable activities.
• D)when a person watches an aggressive sporting event.

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Definitions:

Depression-Related

Pertaining to symptoms, conditions, or factors associated with or resulting from depression, a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.

Brain Circuit

A network of particular brain structures that work together, triggering each other into action to produce a distinct kind of behavioral, cognitive, or emotional reaction.

Cognitive-Behaviorist

A cognitive-behaviorist is a mental health professional who applies principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help individuals modify dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors to improve emotional regulation and develop personal coping strategies.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed. It is thought to be one of the underlying causes of depression.