Aggression Flashcards
Define aggression
Intent to harm outside the rules, hostile behaviour
Define assertion
Well motivated behaviour within the rules
What are the characteristics of aggression
–Intent to harm
–Outside of rules
–Reactive
–Out of control
–Deliberate and hostile
What are the characteristics of Assertion
–Controlled
–Well motivated
–Generally within the rules
–Goal directed
–Not intended to harm
Example of aggression
Punching someone after a foul in rugby
Example of assertion
Hard and fair tackle in rugby
50/50 challenge in football when both players are going for the ball with determination
What are the causes of aggression
Instinct theory
Frustration-aggression hypothesis
Aggressive cue hypothesis
Social learning theory
Define instinct theory
When aggression is spontaneous and innate
Characteristics of instinct theory
–Claims that aggression will occur with enough provocation
–Catharsis
Define catharsis
Using sport as an outlet for aggression
Define frustration aggression hypothesis
That aggression is inevitable when goals are blocked and performer becomes frustrated
Example of frustration aggression hypothesis
A football who is fouled when running towards goal might immediately retaliate with a push to a player who fouled him
Reasons for aggression
Losing
Pressure of success
Being fouled
Poor play by team mate
Disagreement with referee
Define aggressive cue hypothesis
Suggests that aggression is caused by a learned trigger
Example of aggression cue hypothesis
A coach who has allowed a basketballer to push away an opponent who is marking him too closely. So an opponent who may mark him to closely, may get pushed
