Aggression Flashcards
Define aggression
A negative characteristic that negatively effects performance
List characteristics of aggression
Uncontrolled, intent to harm, outside rules, reactive
Name all theories of aggression
- Frustration
- Instinct
- Social learning
- Aggressive cue hypothesis
Define instinct theory
Aggressive behaviour is innate and product of evolution
Give an example of instinct theory
Playing aggressively at home to defend territory
Evaluate instinct theory
- not all evolution is aggressive
- aggression may not be spontaneous
- aggression can be learnt
Define frustration theory
Aggression is inevitable when frustrating circumstances occur that prevent us from achieving our goals
Give an example of frustration aggression theory
Swearing at a referee after a bad decision
Evaluate frustration aggression theory
- if aggressive tendency can be released, catharsis may occur
- if aggressive tendency cannot be released, catharsis cannot occur
- without catharsis goals stay blocked
Define aggressive cue hypothesis
Aggression occurs if a learned “cue” is present
Give an example of aggressive cue hypothesis
Starting a fight when an opposition player swears at you
Evaluate aggressive cue hypothesis
Pre-learned cues, from coaches or other players triggers aggressive responses
Define social learning theory
Aggression is learnt from experience and from others. If it is reinforced it will be copied
Give an example of social learning theory
Watching a pro footballer hack another player and copying
Evaluate social learning theory
Bandura suggested children copied aggressive behaviour of adults
