Aggression Flashcards
1
Q
Define hostile agression
A
Actions intended to harm a person who has angered or provoked you
2
Q
What is instrumental aggression
A
To harm a victim in order to achieve a goal
3
Q
What are the theories of aggression? Be able to diagram and if research supports
A
- Catharsis: aggression is born with and keeps rising (drawn up and down peaks ^^^) NO RESEARCH SUPPORT
- Frustration-Aggression: a natural response to frustration (—^—) STRONG RESEARCH SUPPORT
- Social Learning: a learned behavior (bounces off itself) STRONG RESEARCH SUPPORT
- Relationship between Aggression and Sports Performance: diagram inverted U STRONG RESEARCH SUPPORT
4
Q
What are some influences of aggression?
A
Arousal Levels
Moral Reasoning
Drugs
Fear of Retaliation