Anxiety, Arousal and Aggression

Question 1

Define the term anxiety

Answer 1

a form of mental stress

Question 2

EQ. Describe trait anxiety. (2 marks)

Answer 2

• anxiety that is innate and stable

- doesn’t change depending on the situation

Question 3

Give an example of how the body responds to cognitive anxiety

Answer 3

negative thoughts

Question 4

Give an example of how the body responds to somatic anxiety

Answer 4

sweating

Question 5

EQ. Explain the frustration-aggression hypothesis. (3 marks)

Answer 5

• there is something obstructing the goal that causes frustration
• frustration always leads to aggression
• if they release frustration, there is a catharsis feeling
• if they don’t release frustration, frustration and aggression builds up

Question 6

EQ. Evaluate the frustration-aggression hypothesis. (2 marks)

Answer 6

+ve there is a link between frustration and aggression

-ve frustration doesn’t always lead to aggression