Chapter 11: Aggression Flashcards
What is AGGRESSION?
intentional behaviour aimed as causing another person wither physical or psychological pain
What is HOSTILE AGGRESSION?
an act of aggression stemming from feelings of anger and aimed at inflicting pain or injury
What is INSTRUMENTAL AGGRESSION?
aggression as a means to some other goal besides causing pain
EX: causing physical injury in a professional contact sport
What are HONOUR CULTURES?
cultures that define male honour in terms of power, roughness, and the ability to protect one’s property, therefore making violence and aggression more acceptable
What is SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY and who is this associated with?
the theory that we learn social behaviour (aggression) by observing others and imitating them (observational learning)
Albert Bandura
What is SEROTONIN DEFICIENCY HYPOTHESIS?
people who are low in serotonin tend to be more aggressive; evidence is ultimately mixed for this hypothesis
What is FRUSTRATION-AGGRESSION THEORY?
the theory that frustration - the perception that you are being prevented from obtaining a goal - will increase the probability of an aggressive response
What is RELATIVE DEPRIVATION?
the perception that you have less than you deserve, less than what you have been led to expect, or less than what people similar to you have; straight deprivation does not cause aggression, but the relative nature does
What is the WEAPONS EFFECT?
the increase in aggression that can occur bc of the mere presence of a gun or another weapon
What is CATHARSIS?
the notion that by performing an aggressive act, watching others engage in aggression, or engaging in a fantasy of aggression, relieves the built up energy and hence reduces the likelihood of further aggressive behaviour
