Aggression

Question 1

Assertion

Answer 1

Behaviour within in the rules that is aimed at a non-violent eg rugby tackle, often channelled and controlled

Question 2

Aggression

Answer 2

Behaviour that is intended to cause harm, usually found outside of the rules, involves the use of force and is uncontrolled.

Question 3

Reactive Aggression

Answer 3

Aggression in response to other aggressive behaviour eg a spectator getting involved in hooliganism in football

Question 4

Instrumental Aggression

Answer 4

Using an aggressive act to achieve a goal which isn’t aggressive itself eg smashing the ball at the opponent in tennis doubles in order to win the point and gain a psychological advantage or sticking your bum out in so that the opponent can’t get to the ball easily in squash

Question 5

Difference between assertion and instrumental aggression

Answer 5

instrumental aggression involves the aim to gain a psychological advantage but is within the rules