Aggression Flashcards

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Instinct Theory

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Aggression is genetically inherited and that a trait of violence lies within everyone.

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Social Learning Theory

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All behaviour is learned and aggression is not genetically-based innate but is nurtured through the environment

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Frustration Aggression Hypothesis

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  • When a drive to a goal is blocked by an obstacle
  • This causes frustration
  • Aggressive gene is triggered
  • The outcome: Catharsis or Punishment
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Aggression Cue Hypothesis

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Frustration leads to an increase in arousal - which creates a readiness for aggression.
- Aggressive cues will trigger aggression in sport if arousal levels are high among participants

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How do you eliminate aggression?

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Cognitive techniques - psychological process (mental rehearsal etc…)
Somatic Techniques - Physical processes (Heart rate etc…)

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