CHAPTER 11: Agression Flashcards
how can parents prevent their children from using indirect aggression?
children who are better able to understand the perspective of others are less likely to use indirect aggression
explain social learning theory and an example of it
social learning theory is the theory that behavior is learned through observation and the direct experience with punishments and rewards
for example, Suzy grew up in a house where her parents were contantly yelling and hitting each other, and when she got married, she was physically abusive towards her spouse and children
what variable is does not increase aggressive thoughts and behaviors?
gender does not increase aggresssive thoughts and behaviors
explain the frustration-aggression hypothesis
the frustration-aggression hypothesis is the idea that frustration always elicits the motive to be aggressive and all aggression is caused by frustration
what is hostile attribution bias?
hostile attribution bias is the tendency to percieve others’ intent as angry
explain executive functioning
executive functioning is the cognitive abilities and processes that allow humans to plan or inhibit their actions
what is the dark triad?
the three components of aggressiveness: machiavelliannism (scheming), psychopathy, and narcissism
catharsis
a reduction of the motive to aggress that is said to result from any imagined, observed, or act of aggression
what is culture of honor and what are students from cultures of honor more likely to bring to school?
culture of honor is a culture that emphasizes honor and social status, particularly for males, and the role of aggression in protecting that honor
high school students in the US from states associated with culture of honor were more likely to bring a gun to school
explain the difference between proactive (instrumental) and reactive (impusive/emotional) aggression and provide examples of both
proactive aggression: aggressive behavior whereby harm is inflicted as means to a desired end. It is premeditative and goal-oriented. Ex. bullying someone to assert dominance and control over them to build social status
reactive aggression: aggressive behavior where the means and ends coincide; harm is inflicted for its own sake. Occurs in result of threat or frustration, and is usually unplanned, and arises from emotions like anger or fear rather than achieving a specific goal. Ex. lashing out violently in a moment of anger after being insulted by someone else
