6.2.2 Aggression - Further Psychological influences on the individual

Question 1

Aggression

Answer 1

Intent to harm outside the rules; hostile behaviour

Question 2

Assertion

Answer 2

Well motivated behaviour within the rules

Question 3

Catharsis

Answer 3

Cleansing the emotions; using sport as an outlet of aggression

Question 4

Acronym for explaining aggression

Answer 4

ASIF

Question 5

ASIF

Answer 5

Aggression cue hypothesis, SLT, Instinct theory, and Frustration aggression hypothesis

Question 6

Aggression cue hypothesis

Answer 6

Suggests that aggression is caused by a learner trigger. Aggression only occurs if learned cues are present. Eg a corner kick could be a cue for aggression

Question 7

Social Learning theory

Answer 7

Learning by associating with significant others (coaches and role models) and copying behaviour. Aggressive behaviour will be copied if its reinforced

Question 8

Instinct theory

Answer 8

Aggression is spontaneous and innate. Aggression will occur after being provoked

Question 9

Frustration-Aggression hypothesis

Answer 9

Aggression is inevitable when frustrating circumstances cause our goals to be blocked (refs decision or being fouled) causing a build up of frustration leading to aggression. This aggression needs to be released (catharsis) if not further frustration is felt

Question 10

Preventing aggression

Answer 10

Don’t reinforce aggressive acts in training
Punishment players by fining or subbing them
Teach relaxation, stress management, calming players down
Set goals on performance not outcome
Reinforce assertion in training