Frustration - Aggression Hypothesis Flashcards
What is the Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis, and who proposed it?
The Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis, proposed by Dollard et al. (1939), is based on the psychodynamic explanation of catharsis. It suggests that frustration, the hindrance of goal achievement, leads to aggression as a cathartic release.
How did Freud contribute to the Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis, and what was his belief about the innate nature of aggression?
Freud, influencing the hypothesis, believed aggression was innate, akin to the drive for food. He argued that the only way to reduce aggression is through activities releasing it, providing a cathartic effect and relieving the individual.
According to Dollard et al. (1939), what is the relationship between frustration and aggression?
Dollard et al. proposed that frustration, resulting from the hindrance of goal achievement by external factors, always leads to aggression. However, the aggression may not always be directed at the source of frustration, which could be abstract or too powerful.
What are the ego defence mechanisms proposed by psychodynamic theory, and how are they related to the catharsis of aggression?
Psychodynamic theory suggests ego defence mechanisms, including sublimation (using aggression in acceptable activities like sports) and displacement (directing aggression outward onto something or someone else), are involved in the catharsis of aggression.
How did Berkowitz (1969) revise the Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis, and what did he propose about the role of cues in aggression?
Berkowitz revised the hypothesis, stating that frustration doesn’t always lead to aggression. He argued that aggression occurs in the presence of certain cues, such as the presence of weapons, which are more likely to trigger aggressive responses.
