Aggression Flashcards
What is the definition of aggression?
Any behaviour that is intended to harm another individual by physical or verbal means.
What are the 2 categories of aggression?
Hostile (goal)
Channelled aggression/assertion (instrumental)
What is the main category of aggression?
Hostile (goal)
What is hostile aggression?
Motive to harm opponent/cause injury Violate rules of the game Disrupt team performance Spoils cohesion/togetherness Needs to be eliminated from sport
What is an example of hostile aggression?
Fighting in ice hockey
What is channelled aggression/assertion?
Does not attempt to harm opponent
Within the laws/spirit of the game
Involves forceful, robust functional play
Aim is successful completion of the task
What are some examples of channelled aggression/assertion?
Rugby tackle
Boxing - punch harder
Hitting the ball harder in tennis
How do you remember the causes of aggression?
FRANCE
What are the causes of aggression?
Frustration at poor performance Retaliation to an incident Actual/perceived unfairness Nature of the game Copying behaviour of others Excessive pressure to win
What is an example of frustration at poor performance as a cause of aggression?
Striker in football getting annoyed at missing a shot and therefore hitting an opponent
What is an example of retaliation to an incident as a cause of aggression?
After a rugby player got illegally tackled (landed on their neck) a teammate hitting the person that did the tackle
What is an example of actual/perceived unfairness as a cause of aggression?
A footballer swearing at the referee after the referee has given a penalty against them when they believe they didn’t foul opponent in the box.
What is an example of nature of the game as a cause of aggression?
In a derby, incidents of aggression are higher for example, manchester united vs city because the pressure is higher and it’s the social norm to be more aggressive.
What is an example of copying the behavior of others as a cause of aggression?
In rugby, joining in with a fight as some of your teammates are also involved.
What is an example of excessive pressure to win as a cause of aggression?
In a cup final, a footballer kicking an opponent after a bad tackle that stopped them from scoring.