Aggression

Question 1

Define aggression:

Answer 1

Any form of behaviour directed towards harming/injuring someone else (outside the rules of the game)

Question 2

What are the 4 theories of aggression?

Answer 2

Instinct Theory
Frustration-aggression Hypothesis
Social Learning Theory
Aggressive Cue Hypothesis

Question 3

Briefly describe Instinct Theory:

Answer 3

Aggression comes from a natural animalistic response

Needs to be released

Question 4

Briefly describe Frustration-aggression Hypothesis:

Answer 4

Frustration will always result in aggression

Drive -> Obstacle -> Frustration -> Aggression -> Success/Punishment-> Catharsis/ Frustration

Question 5

Briefly describe Social Learning Theory:

Answer 5

Aggression is a learned response
Affected by SO
Learnt by observing/copying

Question 6

Briefly describe Aggressive Cue Hypothesis:

Answer 6

Frustration increases arousal -> creates readiness for aggression -> need certain cues to be present