Which of the following hypotheses was proposed in the textbook as having been a contributor to the 1999 massacre at Columbine High School?

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Sanday's (1991, 1987) research indicates that rape-prone cultures

tend to exhibit high levels of many types of violence.

Nisbett and Cohen (1996) studied regional differences in aggression. Their research indicates that

compared to northern men, southern men are more sensitive to insults.

Which of the following is NOT among the explanations for income equality given in the textbook?

People who are genetically more prone to violent behavior tend to be at the lower end of the socioeconomic spectrum.

Which of the following hypotheses was proposed in the textbook as having been a contributor to the 1999 massacre at Columbine High School?

The killers frequently played violent video games, and they felt rejected by the more popular students at school.

When groups in conflict are able to communicate, they are more likely to

reconcile and return to more peaceful relations.

Which of the following is NOT listed in the textbook as one of the common outcomes of group conflict?

Group members are quick to view conflicts in practical terms (e.g., a territorial dispute).

Kyle, an American citizen, is watching a news story about non-U.S. citizens who are being detained for security reasons. Research conducted by Waytz and Epley (2012) suggests that Kyle may be more likely to dehumanize the detainees if he is

sitting next to a friend.

Angela and her younger brother, Bernie, have a history of fighting. One day, Angela threatens Bernie in order to force him to give up a toy with which she wants to play. Then Bernie gets so angry at her that he screams, "I hate you!" Angela is demonstrating ________ aggression, and Bernie is demonstrating ________ aggression.

instrumental; hostile

Gossip, forming alliances, and excluding others are all examples of ________ aggression.

relational

According to Nisbett and Cohen (1996), cultures of honor are defined by concerns over one's reputation for

toughness and machismo.

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