Aggression Flashcards

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What is assertive behaviour

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This is when the individual is playing with emotion and within the rule of the game
It is goal directed
Not intended to harm or injure
Uses legitimate force
Does no break rules

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Instrumental aggression

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Displays aggressive behaviour in the pursuit of a non aggressive goal. Falls into contact sports ( martial arts)

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Hostile aggression

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Is aggressive behaviour with the sole intention of harming or injuring an opponent it is never within the rule of the sport

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Relational aggression

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Non physical form of aggression usually aimed at cause psychological or emotional harm

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The 4 types of aggression

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Assertive behaviour
Instrumental aggression
Hostile aggression
Relational aggression

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The 3 theories of aggression

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Instinct theory
Social learning theory
Frustration-aggression theory

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Instinct theory

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Suggests we have instinct to be aggressive that build up. This aggression can be released towards another being or through socially acceptable means such as sport

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Social learning theory for aggression

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Says aggression is a behaviour learned by observing others and experiencing reinforcement for such behaviours

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Frustration-aggression theory

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Says aggression comes from being frustrated by not achieving goals or having progress blocked

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