Arousal, anxiety and aggression Flashcards

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What are the four theories of aggression?

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-Instinct theory of aggression
-Social learning theory
-Frustration-aggression hypothesis
-Aggressive cue hypothesis

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What is the instinct theory of aggression?

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Every person has innate aggression, which they need to act upon to release this feeling

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Advantages of instinct theory?

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Disadvantages of instinct theory?

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What is the social learning theory?

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Aggression is learned, through observation. Observing aggressive behaviour increases the likelihood of an individual displaying aggressive behaviour

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Advantages of social learning theory?

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Disadvantages of social learning theory?

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What is frustration-aggression hypothesis?

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Feeling frustrated is the reason why aggressive behaviour occurs

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Advantages of Frustration-aggression hypothesis

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Disadvantages of frustration-aggression hypothesis

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