Morality/Aggression/Prosocial Behavior

Question 1

Bushman and Huesmann (2010)

Answer 1

Handbook chapter on aggression and violence.

Aggression theories - Frustration-Aggression Theory (Dollard et al., 1939); Operant condition theory (Skinner)/classical conditioning theory (Pavlov​); Vicarious learning of aggression (Bandura, 1965)​; Ego depletion theory (Baumeister, Vohs, and Tice, 2007)​

Antecedents of aggression - environmental factors, weapons effect, individual factors (low IQ, poor self control, rejection sensitivity), family/culture (honor culture; Nisbett and Cohen, 1996), media exposure, anonymity, alcohol (via alcohol myopia/reduced inhibitions)

Aggression Reduction - Targeting range of aggression antecedents, addressing aggressive behaviors during childhood; Interventions targeting behavioral modification; relaxation/cognitive techniques