6.2 Aggression Flashcards
Aggression
Intent to cause harm outside the rules - it is hostile behaviour
Instrumental aggression
Has an intent but is within the rules
Assertion
Well-motivated behaviour within the rules
Characteristics of aggression
- Intent to cause harm
- Outside the rules
- Reactive
- Out of control
- Deliberate and hostile
Characteristics of assertion
- Controlled
- Well motivated
- Generally within the rules
- Goal-directed
- Not intended to cause harm
What are the four theories of aggression?
ASIF
Instinct theory
The frustration aggression hypothesis
Aggressive cue hypothesis
Social learning theory
Instinct theory
When aggression is spontaneous and innate
Catharsis
Cleansing the emotions using sport as an outlet for aggression
Instrumental aggression
Has an intent but is within the rules
Aggressive cue hypothesis
Suggests that aggression is caused by a learned tigger
Social learning theory
Learning by associating with others and copying behaviour
Socialisation
Picking up traits by associating with significant others such as role models, captains and family members - those we hold in high esteem
Who created the aggressive cue hypothesis?
Berkowitz
What did Bandura suggest?
He suggested that aggression is learned the rough the following process:
Observe —> identify —> reinforce —> copy
Methods of preventing aggression
- Set non-aggressive goals
- Channel aggression into assertion
- Walk away from the situation
- Talk to players to calm them down
- Point out responsibilities to them
- Apply rules consistently and fairly
- Punish players by sending them off
- Substitute an aggressive player or remove them from the situation
