aggression

Question 1

what is aggression?

Answer 1

behaviour intended to harm others (physical, verbal or mental)

Question 2

two types of aggression?

Answer 2

hostile/impulsive aggression

instrumental aggression

Question 3

define: hostile/impulsive aggression

Answer 3

: violent attitudes/actions, behaviour that cannot be controlled and is aimed at hurting others

Question 4

define: instrumental aggression

Answer 4

aggressive behaviour to achieve a goal

Question 5

does increased temperature increase aggression?

Answer 5

yes

Question 6

describe frustration aggression hypothesis

Answer 6

frustration can produce a readiness for aggression, and vice versa

Question 7

frustration aggression hypothesis experiment?

Answer 7

Young children in a room with toys
Half were not allowed to play with them at first but were later allowed to play
The other half could play with them

Question 8

describe excitation transfer model

Answer 8

arousal transfers from one situation to another and promotes the likelihood of aggression

Question 9

describe excitation transfer model experiment - Baron and Richardson 1994

Answer 9

• Jogger comes home and is provoked by a neighbour.
• Jogger’s heart rate and breathing is already increased due to the workout; but the jogger attributes arousal to the neighbour and therefore responds aggressively

Question 10

personality traits leading to increased aggression?

Answer 10

irritability, mistrust, impulsivity, lack of closeness

Question 11

sex differences in aggression?

Answer 11

direct/physical vs relational (silent treatment, gossip)

Question 12

cultural differences in aggression?

Answer 12

more likely in Western rather than Eastern, cultures of honour (social norm to defend one’s reputation in the face of perceived insults)