aggression Flashcards
what is the deifntion of aggression
intent to harm outside of the rules of the game
what is assertion
within the rules of the game
what does instinct theory say abou aggression
aggression is innate, enduring and therefore predictable
aggression is a natural characteristic and therefore lies within everyone
comes from darwins survival of the fittest - being aggressive to survive
what is catharsis
releasing aggression in an acceptable way e.g. sport
strengths of the instinct theory of aggression
it is a natural human instinct to be aggressive e.g. when we are threatened and it can be difficult to control
some people are always/predictably aggressive
you can feel better when you release aggression (catharsis)
instinct theory of aggression negatives
not all people are aggressive - too simple and genetic
aggression is not usually spontaneous it is usually provoked
we can learn to not be aggressive e.g. through upbrining we can control the urges
what does social learning theory say about aggression
aggression is learned through observation then imitation of the aggressive behaviour - vicarious experience
reinforced by acceptable behaviour
likely to occur if it is part of social and cultural norms of the group or is shown by a role model
negatives of social learning theory of aggression
we dont always copy our role model if we dont approve of their behaviour
sometimes we cant help oursleves even if we have learnt it is wrong
what does frustration-aggression theory say about how aggression is caused
aggression is caused by frustration as the person is being blocked in the achievement of a goal
causes an aggressive drive towards the source of frustration
frustration aggression theory - what happens if aggression is successful
leads to catharsis
frustration aggression hypothesis - what happens if aggression is unsuccessful
punishment leading to even more frustration
negatives of frustration aggression theory
aggression is rarely statisfying in sport and often leads to regret and low self esteem
not everyone responds to frustration with aggression - ignores free will and people overcoming frustration
what is the aggressive cue hypothesis
states that thier are stimuli/cues in the environment that then tirgger aggression (innately)
frustration creates readiness for aggression
S-R bond could have been positively reinforced
negatives of aggressive cue hypothesis
the same cue can get different responses at different times from the same performer
we have the ability to recognise innappropriate behaviour and avoid reacting to it
