Aggression

Question 1

How does operant conditioning apply to aggression?

Answer 1

1. There may be positive reinforcement in some way
2. It’s more successful if there is no rewarding pattern- rewards are unexpected

Question 2

What is a Tangible Reward?

Answer 2

1. Something physical
2. E.g. Money, Sex, Food

Question 3

What is an Intangible Reward?

Answer 3

1. Something that is implied
2. E.g. Social status

Question 4

How does Social Learning Theory apply to aggression?

Answer 4

1. Using vicarious reinforcement
2. If a model is rewarded for using aggression, they are more likely to imitate it

Question 5

What are the legal benefits?

Answer 5

1. Research so that we can better introduce policies to reduce aggression in young people

Question 6

What is the research support for aggression?

Answer 6

1. Aggressive boys become friends
2. This is known as a training ground for antisocial behaviour

Question 7

What is a consequence of this theory?

Answer 7

1. Not all aggression is learned
2. It can’t explain hostile aggression very well
3. Acts of hostile aggression are often punished, so why do they still happen?