You've Just Read Chapter 12 on Aggression

question 105

Multiple Choice

You've just read Chapter 12 on aggression.Your friend Jane is trying to reduce her son Austin's aggressive tendencies.Of the alternatives below, which would you recommend to Jane?

• A) Respond quickly and send him to his room every time he aggresses.
• B) Give him a doll to beat when he's feeling mad.
• C) Get him involved in an aggressive sport like football.
• D) Have him play a shoot-'em-up videogame to relieve his aggressive urges.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.

Agonist

A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and causes a reaction, often mimicking the action of naturally occurring substances.

Autonomic Division

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that lies outside the central nervous system, including nerves and ganglia, responsible for transmitting information to and from the brain and spinal cord.