Understanding the Aggression Replacement Program

Hard Unit 9: Social Psychology Aggression And Altruism

Research in social psychology has shown that aggression can be influenced by both situational and dispositional factors. One prominent model that attempts to explain the triggers for aggressive behavior is the Aggression Replacement Program (ARP). This program highlights various elements that may predispose individuals to aggressive acts.

Which of the following statements best describes a key component of the Aggression Replacement Program?

Reducing aggression requires teaching social skills to promote non-confrontational interactions.

Aggression is fundamentally instilled in humans and cannot be modified through learning.

The program focuses solely on biological interventions to eliminate aggressive tendencies.

Anger management techniques are effective without the need for cognitive restructuring.

Increased exposure to violent media is seen as a necessary component of decreasing anger.

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