Class 19 - Aggression in Childhood

Question 1

types of aggresion

Answer 1

1. physical aggresion-direct hitting shoveing. indirect damaging property. declines through 3-6
2. verbal aggresion.increases through 3-6 direct

3.relational aggression exclusion direct, gossip friendship manipulation indirect
gender difference small to none. used more consistently by girls thern boys

Question 2

Aggressive behaviour goals

Answer 2

proactive aggression used to fullfill a need or desire declines through out childhood

reactive is hostile aggression outburst retaliating slight increase early to mid child hood

Question 3

adressing proactive aggression

Answer 3

positive reinforcment

active ignoring when appropriate.

natural and logical consequences of behaviour

negetive punishment for serious bad behaviour no positive

Question 4

vitruous vs vicious cycles

Answer 4

virtuous cycle strong social skills equals better interactions more liked by peers

vicious is lacking social skills not liked by peers bad interactions

Question 5

reducing reactive aggression

Answer 5

make them see different perspectives

alternate strategies to resolves problems

work on emotional regulation

peer acceptance