Please answer each of the questions in the space provided below.  Violence and mass killings are a major issue in the US (e.g., Columbine, Virginia Tech, Newtown, the Navy Yard, and more). a. What are two reasons for why such violence occurs amongst adolescents? Base your response on informational processing models, and/or factors that affect aggression (situational, personological, biological, environmental). (2 points) – – b. How would you intervene / prevent such violence from occurring? Base your response on informational processing models and/or factors that affect aggression (situational, personological, biological, environmental). (1 point)

Kathy has a strong attitude regarding gun control. Her arguments regarding it center on how citizens should have as much knowledge about the issue as possible in order to maximize safety and minimize injury. Which of the following functions does Kathy’s attitude most likely serve?

In a meeting, Linda yelled at her secretary, Adam. Adam then discovered that Linda’s mother died right before the meeting. He thinks carefully about it, and attributes her rude behavior to her mother’s death (and doesn’t attribute it to Linda being a mean person). What effect does this example best demonstrate?

_________________ is when an individual has the ultimate goal of increasing the welfare of this group.

Which of the following statements is NOT a proximate, personological cause of aggression?

Imagine that you are driving, and you are stuck behind a stalled truck. Research shows that you are more likely to behave aggressively towards the truck when there is a weapon, such as a rifle, in plain view. This effect is an example of:

Maggie is good at calculus, but weak at Spanish. Jim is great at Spanish, but weak at calculus. When their first calculus exam arrives, Maggie helps Jim study, hoping that he will later help her with the upcoming Spanish exam. This is an example of:

Jill has both positive and negative feelings towards her coworker, and such conflicting feelings are difficult for Jill to deal with. So, Jill screamed at her coworker for being late this morning. Jill’s behavior today is an example of:

Historians have studied Roanoke and came to several conclusions. Which of the following statements best describes what occurred at Roanoke?

In at least 5-8 sentences, compare and contrast the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening. Be sure to identify philosophies and beliefs of each movement and include key people involved with each movement.