Theories Of Agression

Question 1

Instinct theory

Answer 1

• we have an unstuck to be aggressive that builds up until we can release it
• this aggression can be released towards another being or through socially acceptable means = catharsis

Question 2

Social learning theory

Answer 2

It says aggression is a behaviour learned by observing other and experiencing reinforcement for such behaviour

Question 3

Frustration-aggression theory

Answer 3

• aggression comes from being frustrated by not achieving goals or having progress blocked
• it does not have a lot of support because you can control frustration