Question

In a study on aggression, a group of university students were given an experimental task intended to be frustrating. Then, the participants were given a task that forced them to administer (fake) electric shocks to another participant. Given what is known about gender differences and aggression, it is not surprising that _____ administered more painful electric shocks.a. men administered more painful electric shocks.b. women administered more painful electric shocks.c. men and women administered equally painful electric shocks.d. men refused to administered electric shocks.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is a. Men administered more painful electric shocks.

Explanation: Multiple researches has been done to establish differences in aggression in regards to gender.

Some studies suggest that men have 20 times more testosterone levels than women and testosterone is linked to aggressive behaviors.

Men tend to engage more in physically aggressive behavior, even at a young age and that can have a biological, psychological and social explanation.

In this case, given what is known about gender differences and agression, it is not surprising that men administered more painful electric shocks.