PSYC*2310 Chapter 11: Aggression Flashcards
How is aggression defined?
Physical or verbal behaviour that is intended to harm another individual who is motivated to avoid such treatment
What are the four key factors that define aggression?
- A behaviour that harms others
- Involves intention
- Involves a negative consequence for the victim
- Involves a victim who is motivated to avoid the treatment
Can thoughts, motives, and emotions such as anger be considered aggression?
No
Can accidents be considered aggression?
No
Can acts with intended harm, but no actual harm, be considered aggression?
Yes
What is emotional/hostile aggression?
Aggression that is inflicted simply to cause harm
What is instrumental aggression?
Aggression in which one inflicts harm in order to obtain something of value
What is the behavioural perspective on aggression?
Aggressive behaviour results in physical and personal injuries
Which perspective of aggression focuses on the outcome of the behaviour?
The behavioural perspective
What is the cognitive perspective on aggression?
Aggression is behaviour that is intended to harm another individual
Which perspective of aggression focuses on the intention of the perpetrator?
The cognitive perspective
Which neurotransmitter has been shown to play a role in aggression?
Serotonin
What is catharsis?
The release of suppressed energy or emotion
Is catharsis a good way to reduce aggressive feelings?
No
Were those whose anger decreased after being aggressive more or less likely to be aggressive in other situations?
More likely
What is the instinct theory of aggression?
A theory that describes aggression as an innate biological drive
Which theory of aggression is suggested as an explanation for why men tend to be more aggressive than women?
The instinct theory of aggression
Marked individual differences in rates of aggression can be seen as early as what age?
Three years old
Aggression and rule-breaking were found to be influenced by what latent common factor?
Antisocial behaviour
People who are highly aggressive have higher levels of what hormone?
Testosterone
T or F: Female prisoners tend to be more aggressive than male prisoners.
True
T or F: Some evidence suggests that the link between aggression and testosterone is bidirectional.
True
What has the MAOA-uVNTR genotype been associated with?
Measures of reactive impulsive aggressiveness in both men and women
What does the social learning theory propose about the gender difference in aggression?
Males show more aggression than and females because they are taught different things about its costs and benefits