You Have Been Working All Day on a Computer Assignment

question 115

Multiple Choice

You have been working all day on a computer assignment and are having trouble working through the errors. The phone rings, and it is one of your friends wanting to know if she can borrow one of your shirts. You surprise your friend by telling her to go out and buy a shirt like yours if she likes it so much. Normally you would let her borrow anything. Which of the following would explain your reaction?

• A)Frustration-aggression hypothesis
• B)Generalized arousal
• C)Instinct hypothesis
• D)Learning hypothesis

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Definitions:

Gene Location

The specific place of a gene within the chromosome, known as its locus.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates, including both natural and human-made aspects.

Locus

in psychological terms, often refers to locus of control, which is the degree to which individuals believe they have control over the outcome of events in their lives.

Chromosome

A structure found in the nucleus of cells that contains genetic information in the form of DNA.