aggression

Question 1

define aggression

Answer 1

intent to harm, outside of the rules, hostile behaviour

Question 2

define assertion

Answer 2

welll motivated behaviour within the rules

Question 3

what is instrumental aggression

Answer 3

has an intent but is within the rules

Question 4

what is instinct theory

Answer 4

when aggression isspontanneous and innate

Question 5

define catharsis

Answer 5

cleansing the emotions, using sport as an outlet for aggression

Question 6

what is the aggressive cue hypothesis

Answer 6

suggests that aggression is caused by a learned trigger

Question 7

charactoristics of assertion

Answer 7

controlled
well motivated
generally within rules
goal directed
no intent to harm

Question 8

characteristics of aggression

Answer 8

intent to harm
outside of rules
deliberate and hostile
out of control
reactive

Question 9

causes of aggression

Answer 9

bad play
demotivated teamates
disagreements with officials
crowd
importance of game
cultural reasons
contact sports
overarousal

Question 10

strategies for a coach to control a players aggression

Answer 10

-punish aggresive acts, fine players
-remove from situation / change position
-encourage peer support
set goals
-highlight non-aggressive so’s
-positive reinforcement
-develop fitness
-give player resposibilties

Question 11

cognitive ways for a player to handle their aggression

Answer 11

mental rehearsal
imagery/visualisation
selective attention
positive self talk

Question 12

somatic techniques for a player to control their aggression

Answer 12

-walk away from the situation
-channel aggression
-stress management techniques
-biofeedback
-set non-aggressive goals

Question 13

how can officials control a players aggression

Answer 13

-punishment/sening players off
-apply rules consistently
-talk to players to calm them down