Aggression types

Question 1

‘John put a harsh tackle on his opponent put didn’t get penalised’ What type of agression is that and its explinations?

Answer 1

Assertive behaviour- Individual playing with emotion, within the rules of the game.

Question 2

‘Connor knocked out his opponent to win his boxing match’ What type of agression is that and its explinations?

Answer 2

Instrumental aggression- displays aggressive behaviour in the pursuit of a non aggressive goal.

Question 3

‘During the football match John punched his opposite position’
What type of agression is that and its explinations?

Answer 3

Hostile aggression aggressive behaviour with the sole intention of harming or injuring an oppenant.

Question 4

‘ Before Connor’s event he trash talked his opponent’ What type of agression is that and its explinations?

Answer 4

Relational aggression- non physical form of aggression usually aimed at causing psychological or emotional harm.