According to the Authors of Your Text,the Same Act May

question 219

Multiple Choice

According to the authors of your text,the same act may be considered aggression or not depending on

• A)whether physical harm was actually done.
• B)whether physical or psychological harm was done.
• C)whether physical or psychological harm was intended.
• D)whether the act was due to anger or was a means to an end.

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Definitions:

Trait Theory

A theory in psychology that posits personality is composed of a number of broad traits, or characteristic ways of behaving.

Psychodynamic Theory

A theory in psychology that emphasizes systematic study of the psychological forces that underlie human behavior, feelings, and emotions and how they might relate to early experience.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept that refers to how strongly people believe they have control over the situations and experiences that affect their lives.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a crucial role in controlling arousal and alertness.