Aggression

Question 1

aggression vs assertion

Answer 1

when an individual purposely harms or injures opponent
outside of rules

when an individual plays hard but within the rules
no intention to harm opponent

Question 2

causes of aggression

Answer 2

playing badly, disagreement with official, important game, over arousal, provocation by crowd

Question 3

instinct theory

Answer 3

we have a natural trait/ predisposition to be aggressive
genetically determined and born with tendency to defend ourselves
if we are provoked enough, we will act aggressively
once aggression is released we will calm down (catharsis)
neg
-ignores environment effect
-suggests we are all genetically determined to be aggressive but not all people are aggressive

Question 4

frustration aggression

Answer 4

when performer has a drive to achieve a goal but are stopped, they experience frustration
frustration leads to aggressive response
if aggression cannot be released straight away it will build up and will be expressed later on
catharsis achieved when aggressive act is performed ie release aggression
neg
doesnt account for
-when performers are aggressive even without having a goal blocked
-when performers aren’t aggressive even when goal has been blocked

Question 5

aggressive cue

Answer 5

performer has goal blocked= frustration
arousal levels increase which means they are ready for an aggressive act
doesn’t directly lead to aggression
aggression only occurs if learned cues/triggers are present

Question 6

SLT

Answer 6

aggression is learned by watching and copying behav of sig others
if an aggressive act is reinforced or is successful, it will increase likelihood that it is imitated

socialisation- aggressive to fit in with team mates who are being aggressive
more likely to imitate someone with similar characteristics

neg
ignores genetic influences

Question 7

controlling aggression players

Answer 7

cog- mental rehearsal
imagery
visualisation
positive self talk

som- relaxation techniques
deep breathing
count to ten , walk away

Question 8

controlling aggression coaches

Answer 8

praise non aggressive acts
punish aggressive behaviours
teach techniques to control aggression eg imagery
highlight no aggressive role models
use peer pressure to reinforce that aggression isn’t acceptable