AGGRESSION

Question 1

WHAT IS AGGRESSION

Answer 1

defined as behaviour that is intended to cause psychological or physical injury

Question 2

4 TYPES OF AGGRESSION

Answer 2

1. Hostile
2. Instrumental
3. Relational
4. Institutional

Question 3

HOSTIILE AGGRESSION

Answer 3

Behaviour done to relieve frustration and anger
- typically sudden anger
- can come with increased, blood pressure
(e.g getting back at a bully)

Question 4

INSTRUMENTAL AGGRESSION

Answer 4

cold and calculating behaviour that often leads to personal reward
- can be intrinsic or extrinsic
(e.g bullying, serial killer)

Question 5

RELATIONAL AGGRESSION

Answer 5

Involves damaging relationships ( can be combination of hostile and instrumental aggression.
(e.g. domestic abuse)

Question 6

INSTITUTONAL AGGRESSION

Answer 6

aggressive behaviour adopted by members of an institution e.g post code gangs

Question 7

2 MAIN EXPLANATIONS FOR AGGRESSION

Answer 7

1. Operant conitioning
2. Social learning theory

Question 8

AGGRESSION REWARDS

Answer 8

1. Social status rewards e.g. respect, praise
2. Tangible rewards e.g money, sex

Question 9

CUTURAL NORMS

Answer 9

cultures differ in levels of aggression and violent crimes . e.g Mexico 8.1 per 100,000 for homicide

Question 10

EAGLY AND WOOD (1991)

Answer 10

argues that norms dictate the behaviour expected from men and women

Question 11

TWO MAIN EXPLANATIONS FOR AGGRESSION

Answer 11

1. Operant Conditioning
2. Social Learning Theory