Frustration - Aggression Hypothesis - Evaluations Flashcards
What did Russell Green (1968) investigate in his laboratory experiment, and what were the conditions designed to raise frustration levels?
Russell Green’s (1968) experiment focused on the relationship between frustration and aggression. He asked male undergraduate students to complete a jigsaw puzzle under conditions designed to raise frustration. These conditions included unattainable time limits, an impossible puzzle, and derogatory remarks from a confederate.
What were the results of Russell Green’s experiment, and how did participants respond in the second part of the study?
Participants who experienced insults from the confederate gave the highest levels of shocks in the second part of the study, reminiscent of the Milgram experiment. All three frustration conditions gave more shocks than a control group without frustration. The findings support the theory that frustration leads to aggression.
What did Berkowitz (1967) examine in his laboratory experiment, and what were the three different conditions he set up?
Berkowitz (1967) investigated aggression in response to frustration. Participants were given the opportunity to shock a confederate who had angered them. Berkowitz set up three conditions: one with an aggressive cue (a gun), one with a non-aggressive cue (a badminton racket), and one with no cue at all.
What were the results of Berkowitz’s experiment, and what implications did the research have for the gun control debate in America?
Participants in the presence of the aggressive cue (a gun) gave higher levels of shocks than the other groups. The research suggested a “weapons effect,” indicating that the presence of guns is more likely to result in aggression. This has implications for the gun control debate in America.
What is a notable criticism of research on frustration and aggression, particularly related to ecological validity?
Research on frustration and aggression, mainly conducted in laboratory settings, faces criticism for its limited ecological validity. The extent to which findings from controlled experiments apply to real-world situations is questionable. Whether participants would exhibit actual aggression outside the laboratory setting is uncertain.
