Aggression Flashcards
Types of aggression
Hostile - outside the rules with intention to harm , reckless
Instrumental - within the rules but harm is a by product
Assertion - within the rules with no intention to harm
Instinct theory
Biological and fight for survival and the natural cause for aggression.
Hard to control
Predictable
Social learning theory
States that aggression is learnt through socialisation and learnt
Cons
Ignores traits
Ignores cues
Frustration aggression
Drive to goal
Obstacle to goal
Frustration
Aggression through causing punishment
Or success and see a catharsis releases
Aggressive cue
Cue is given ( boxing gloves )
Arousal
And can lead to
Aggressive cue and increased aggressive tendency
Or
No aggressive cue and see decreased aggressive tendency
Eliminating aggression
Positive self talk
Mental rehersal
Rational thinking
PMR
Biofeedback
Non aggressive role models
Punish aggression