Social Psychologists Define Aggression in a Very Specific Way

question 175

Multiple Choice

Social psychologists define aggression in a very specific way. According to that definition, which of the following is NOT an example of aggression?

• A) A mafia "hit man" who kills for paychecks
• B) A disgruntled employee who fantasizes about shouting at his boss
• C) A woman who tries to backstab an ex-lover by sending a package of incriminating photos to his new girlfriend, but mistakenly sends the package to the wrong address.
• D) A boy who posts mean comments about a fellow classmate on MySpace.

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Definitions:

Horizontal-Vertical Illusion

A visual illusion where the perception of length is distorted; horizontal segments appear longer than vertical ones of the same length.

Relative Size

Relative size is a visual perception cue where the size of an object, when compared with another, helps determine depth or distance in a two-dimensional representation.

Timbre

The quality of a musical note, sound, or tone that distinguishes different types of sound production, such as voices or musical instruments.

Purity

The condition of being free from contaminants or pollutants; often used metaphorically to signify moral or ethical cleanliness.