Aggression Flashcards
How did Baron define aggression?
“Any form of behaviour directed towards the goal of harming or injuring another human being, by breaking the laws of the sport”
What is the definition of assertion?
A forceful act that does not break the laws of the sport
How made the instinct theory?
Lorenz
What is the instinct theory?
Every individual has the innate characteristic to act aggressively. It was developed through evolution and animalistic instinct
What is catharsis?
A build up of emotion that needs to be released for a sense of wellbeing
What is catharsis?
A build up of emotion that needs to be released for a sense of wellbeing
What is a discrepancy in the instinct theory?
Human behaviour is more complex than animals and people do not have the same tendency to act aggressive
Who made the Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis?
Dollard
What is the frustration-aggression hypothesis?
Humans become more aggressive when frustrated and then release the frustration due to catharsis
What is frustration?
An obstacle to achieving a goal
What happens if aggression is unsuccessful?
The individual is punished which further increases frustration
What is the discrepancy in the frustration-aggression theory?
Acts of aggression are often caused with no evidence of frustration
Who made the aggressive cue hypothesis?
Berkowitz
What is the aggressive cue hypothesis?
There is a cue to provoking aggression, then the frustration increases arousal level, which creates a predisposition for aggression
Who made the social learning theory?
Bandura
