Aggression Flashcards
Define aggression
Is any form of behaviour directed towards the goal of harming or injuring another living being who is motivated to avoid such treatment
What is instrumental (channelled) aggression?
Displaying aggressive behaviour in pursuit of a non-aggressive goal
What is hostile aggression?
Aggressive behaviour with the sole intention of inflcting harm to another person. Never within the rules of the game
What is assertive behaviour?
Individual plays within the rules of the game
Goal directed
Is not intended to harm or injure
Uses only legitimate force
What is the instinct theory of aggression?
States that aggression is inevitable as it is genetically inherited and is therefore predictable
(trait view)
What is the social learning theory of aggression?
States that aggression is learnt through imitation of others
Aggression is more likely to be copied if the role model is reinforced for it and be the social norm of a the group which may link to the sport being played
What is the frustration aggression hypothesis?
A theory that proposes that frustration is caused by the environment blocking the goals of the performer which inevitably triggers aggression.
If the aggressive act is successful, frustration will be released through catharsis.
If the act is unsuccessful or is punished, then there will be a build up of further aggression
What is the aggressive cue hypothesis?
This theory proposed that frustration leads to increased arousal which creates a readiness for aggression.
Aggression will only be triggered if provoked by a cue from the environment (e.g. referee decision)
How do you eliminate aggressive behaviour?
Lower arousal
Physically relax (breathing/biofeedback)
Mental rehearsal and visualisation
Block out distractions
Punishment and negative feedback
Teach assertive techniques
Remove aggressive cues from a situation
Use role models to show assertion
SMART goal setting
Positive self talk
