Aggression Flashcards
What is definition of aggression:
Intent to harm outside of rules, hostile behaviour.
What is definition of assertion:
Well- motivated behaviour within the rules.
Acronym to explain aggression:
ASIF
A- aggressive cue to hypothesis
S- social learning theory
I- Instinct theory
F- frustration aggression hypothesis
What does the instinct theory explain:
-aggressive response is innate
-aggression is a product of evolution- defending home territory
-Players use sport as an outlet for their aggression- Catharsis.
Definition of catharsis:
Cleansing the emotions, using sport as an outlet for aggression.
Evaluation of instinct theory:
negative:
-aggression not spontaneous
-agression pre planned
-evolution, not all aggressive.
-Performers in sports not always as aggressive in games (by catharsis)
Name another aggression hypothesis:
The frustration- aggressive hypothesis
Explain this hypothesis
-Aggression is inevitable when frustrating circumstances cause our goals to be blocked (referees decision)
-Blocked goal causes frustration- frustration causes aggression- release of aggression causes Catharsis if not released further frustration is felt.
The aggression cue hypothesis
Suggests aggression is caused by a learned trigger.
Aggression only occurs if learned ‘cues’ are present.
Such pre-learned cues, learned from the coach or other players trigger the aggressive responses
Social learning theory:
- aggression learned from experiences, coaches, role models.
-Aggressive behaviour copied if it is reinforced.
-Bandura suggested children children copied the aggressive behaviour of adults, especially in a live situation.
Five ways we prevent aggression:
1.Don’t reinforce aggressive acts in training.
2.Sending players off
3. Mental rehearsal reduces arousal
4.Walking away from situations
5.Applying sanctions immediately.
