Suppose You Selected a Group of Highly Aggressive Fifth Grade

question 141

Multiple Choice

Suppose you selected a group of highly aggressive fifth grade boys and girls and asked them who the "coolest" person in their class is. Generalizing from research cited in the text, you would expect them to choose:

• A) Sam, who is very attractive physically
• B) Matthew, who is very smart
• C) Les, who is very aggressive
• D) Rob, who is very tall

Understand the factors that contribute to aggression and methods to reduce it.

Comprehend the theories and motivations behind helping behavior and altruism.

Recognize the influence of social dynamics on individual behavior in group settings.

Identify the effects of media on aggressive behaviors and attitudes.

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