Aggression Flashcards
1
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Aggression
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Intent to harm outside the rules
2
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Assertion
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Well motivated behaviour within the rules
3
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Characteristics of aggression
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- intent to harm
- outride the rules
- reactive
- our of control
- deliberate and hostile
4
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Characteristics of assertion
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- controlled
- well motivated
- generally within the rules
- goal-directed
- no intent to harm
5
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Instrumental aggression
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Has intent but is within the rules
6
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Instinct theory
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- Aggression is spontaneous and innate
- it is a product of evolution and will surface under provocation.
- players use sport as an outlet for aggression (catharsis)
7
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Catharsis
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Cleansing emotions, using sport as an outlet for aggression
8
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Instinct theory evaluation
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- aggression may not be spontaneous
- some aggression is pre-planned and learned
- evolution, not all of our ancestors aggressive.
- performers in aggressive sports calmer away from the game.
9
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Frustration aggression hypothesis
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- aggression is inevitable when frustrating circumstances cause our goals to be blocked.
- if aggression is released, catharsis may occur. If the aggression can not be released, even more catharsis may occur.
10
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Aggressive cue hypothesis
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Suggests aggression is caused by a learned trigger. Increased frustration will lead to increased arousal and a drive towards aggression, however aggressive responses will only occur if specific ‘cues’ are present.
11
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Social learning theory
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Learning by associating with others and copying behaviour
12
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SLT model
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Observe -> identify -> reinforce -> copy
13
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5 ways to prevent aggression
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- don’t reinforce aggressive acts in training
- punish aggression with fines or sending them off
- substitute aggressive player and remove them from situation
- reinforce non-aggression ie fair play award
- channel aggression into assertion
