Aggression/Aggression theories Flashcards

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What is aggression

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intent to harm outside the rules (hostile behaviour)

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What is assertion

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well-motivated behaviour within the rules

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What does the instinct theory suggest

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-aggression is genetically inherited (innate)
-a trait of violence lies within everyone,called the ‘Death Instinct’
-Aggressive energy constantly builds up and needs to be released somehow
This is called ‘cathartic belief’
-predictable
-measurable
-consistently aggressive in and out of sport

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Disadvantages of the instinct theory

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-too simplistic
-generalized
-not all people
-does not take into account environmental influences

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What is cathartic belief

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releasing strong or suppressed emotions

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What does the social learning theory suggest

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-aggression is learned through modeloling
-can be taught (Role models)
-comes as a result of experience,education and reinforcement

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Disadvantages of the Social Learning Theory

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-ignores traits
-not measurable
-ignores which specific cues lead to aggression
-the same situation can result in different responses

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Describe the frustration aggression hypothesis

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-A performer has a drive/motivation to achieve a goal
-however that goal is blocked by an obstacle which ALWAYS leads to frustration
-and frustration will always lead to aggression
-If the aggression is successful (helps you get closer to your goal),the athlete will experience catharsis
-If the aggression is unsuccessful (gets you further away from your goal),the athlete will experience punishment (i.e. bad tackle leading to red card

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Advantages of the frustration aggression hypothesis

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-more realistic than trait and SLT
-the concept of goal blocking is evident in sport
-catharsis does occur,which is also realistic
-the link between frustration and aggression is useful,can help identify aggression when an athlete is frustrated

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Disadvantages of the frustration aggression hypothesis

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-frustration doesn’t always lead to aggression
-you can have frustration without aggression
-aggression is sometimes learned
-unpunished aggression does not always lead to catharsis
-ignores traits
-goal blocking does not always lead to frustration

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Describe the aggressive cue hypothesis

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-An environmental cue will lead to an increase in arousal
-An increase in arousal could lead to no aggressive cue which leads to a decreased tendency for aggression
-An increase in arousal could lead to an aggressive cue which increases the tendency for aggression

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Advantages of the aggressive cue hypothesis

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-explains the nature of environmental influences
-aggressive cues are individual from person to person
-explains why frustration does not always lead to aggression

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Disadvantages of the aggressive cue hypothesis

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-people do display aggression without cues
-it is a very complex model
-ignores traits

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