Aggression

Question 1

What is aggression?

Answer 1

The intent to harm outside the rules of the game

Question 2

What is the instinct theory or aggression? Give an example

Answer 2

Trait of aggression is a stable and enduring, innate predisposition -> every individual has the trait of aggression which can be spontaneously released at any time

E.g. A footballer lashing out following a poor tackle

Question 3

What is the social learning theory of aggression? Give an example

Answer 3

Proposes that aggression is learnt via environment, imitation of significant others -> imitation is more likely if significant other is in position of authority (captain) or same gender etc…

E.g. a young footballer sees their captain pushing a player off the ball, fellow teammates congratulate her and aggressive behaviour becomes permanent

Question 4

What is the frustration aggression theory of aggression? Give examples

Answer 4

When goal directed behaviour is blocked which leads to frustration

If frustration can be released this is known as catharsis e.g. a footballer manages to push marker out of the way when ref is not looking. If frustration cannot be released or player is punished, aggression will continue to rise -> e.g. a footballer is caught pushing player, gets sent off and throws water bottle into dugout

Question 5

What is the aggressive cue hypothesis of aggression? Give an example

Answer 5

Frustration leads to increased arousal

E.g. a footballer is frustrated as being continually fouled -> increased chance of aggression

Question 6

What is assertion?

Answer 6

Robust play within the rules of the game and no intent to harm