Agression

Question 1

Agression

Answer 1

Intent to harm outside the rules, hostile behaviour

Question 2

Assertion

Answer 2

Well motivated behaviour within the rules, controlled and no intent to harm

Question 3

Instinct theory

Answer 3

The aggressive response is innate, it is a product of evolution defending territory

Question 4

Frustration Aggression hypothesis

Answer 4

Aggression is inevitable when frustrating circumstances cause our goals to be blocked eg a referees bad decision

Question 5

Aggression cue hypothesis

Answer 5

Aggression only occurs if learned cues are present, pre-learned cues, learned from the coach or other players, trigger the aggressive response. For example, a coach may have allowed a football player to elbow the defender as his team works for positions in the penalty area as a corner is taken.

Question 6

Social learning theory

Answer 6

Aggression is learned from experience, coaches, role models and significant others. Aggressive behaviour will be copied if it is reinforced, e.g. a basketball player sees her team captain foul an opponent she is marking closely and the opposing player is put off her game.

Question 7

How can aggression be prevented

Answer 7

Don’t reinforce aggressive acts in training, Punishing players with fines, sub them, Sending players off, Mental rehearsal reduces arousal- Teach cognitive techniques, e.g. imagery, Teach relaxation, stress management, calming players down