Aggression

Question 1

What are the different forms of aggression?

Answer 1

1. instrumental/proactive aggression 2. hostile/reactive aggression 3. direct vs indirect aggression.

Question 2

What are the theories of aggression?

Answer 2

1. cognitive neo-association theory
2. social learning theory
3. script theory
4. excitation transfer theory
5. social interaction theory

Question 3

Explain the general aggression model.

Answer 3

The person x environment interaction leads to an internal state (affect x cognition x arousal). This internal state can either lead to a thoughtful action or an impulsive reaction.

Question 4

How are aggression and personality disorders linked?

Answer 4

1. cognitive schemes.
2. aggressive scripts.
3. aggressive beliefs.

Question 5

What are the problems in determining associations with personality disorders?

Answer 5

1. overlap in criteria.
2. comorbidity.
3. methodological limitations.