Theories of aggression

Question 1

what is the instinct theory?

Answer 1

-refers to beliefs that an athletes predictability to be aggressive builds up over time before being expressed
-focused around traits
-constantly being aggressive and then finally snapping

Question 2

what is the social learning theory?

Answer 2

-“Aggression is a behaviour that we learn from observing others and experiencing reinforcement for such behaviours”
-modelling=will attempt to re-model aggressive behaviours
-reinforcement=stage in which the individual repeats the behaviour modelled
-aggressive family upbringing can cause constant aggression

Question 3

what is the frustration aggression theory?

Answer 3

“aggression comes from you being frustrated by not achieving goals or having progress towards a goal blocked”
-psychologist observed that the most aggressive acts occur when people are frustrated

Question 4

whats the problem with the frustration aggression theory?

Answer 4

-many individuals will develop coping strategies and learn how to control their frustration

Question 5

what was created from the frustration aggression theory?

Answer 5

adapted frustration aggression theory

Question 6

what is the adapted frustration aggression theory?

Answer 6

-adapted to include aspects of the social learning theory - it acknowledges the role that social has on aggression and frustration
-aggressive behaviour can be modified through its negative reinforcement