Self-Assessment Question 11.2

1. Which of the following is a good example of hostile aggression?
a. Desperately trying to get onto a subway car before it fills up, Evan pushes a couple of people out of the way.
b. After being insulted by a rude customer while working at a restaurant, Jaime deliberately spills a cup of coffee on them.
c. Morgan, who is competing against a co-worker for a promotion, spreads a rumor that the co-worker has stolen office property.
d. All of the above are good examples of hostile anger.

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2. Much evidence shows that women are less likely than men to benefit from displaying anger, and more likely to experience negative consequences. However, a study by Brescoll & Uhlmann (2008) suggests this bias may be reduced when:
a. the woman adopts a "power pose" while expressing anger.
b. the target of the anger is female rather than male.
c. the anger is expressed in writing, rather than face-to-face.
d. the reason for the woman's anger is clear, and the anger seems justified.

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