A Steady Diet of TV Violence Leads Some People to Develop

question 105

Multiple Choice

A steady diet of TV violence leads some people to develop _____, in which they regard the world as a dangerous and threatening place.

• A)chance conditioning
• B)atypical stereotyping
• C)a mean world view
• D)the weapons effect

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their actual feelings or impulses often due to guilt or societal pressures.

Five-Factor Model

A model that outlines five broad dimensions of human personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by compassion, cooperativeness, and a desire to maintain positive social relationships.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by anxiety, fear, moodiness, worry, envy, frustration, jealousy, and loneliness.