Which Theory Proposes That We Act Aggressively as a Natural

question 202

Multiple Choice

Which theory proposes that we act aggressively as a natural reaction to the blocking of important motives?

• A) Freud's instinct theory
• B) cognitive theory of aggression
• C) frustration-aggression theory
• D) social learning theory

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Definitions:

Basal Ganglia

Nuclei at the base of the cerebrum involved in controlling motor functions.

Midbrain

A central part of the brainstem that plays a role in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in high-level brain functions such as thought, emotion, reason, and language.

Brainstem

The portion of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord, playing a key role in regulating vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.