Topic 3- Aggression Flashcards
What is the limbic system responsible for?
Recognising, controlling and producing emotion.
What is the amygdala?
A structure in the limbic system responsible for recognising emotion and creating a response.
What is King 1961?
An experiment where a woman’s amygdala was electrically stimulated, and she became threatening and verbally abusive until the current was removed.
What is modelling?
The act of copying observed behaviour.
What is a role model?
A person we learn from and observe.
Identification is…
When we adopt behaviours of those we look up to or who are similar to us.
What is vicarious learning?
Learning from the fortunes and misfortunes of others.
The two games used in Anderson and Dill- 2000
Wolfenstein 3D (violent) and Myst (non violent)
Independent and dependent variables of Anderson and Dill.
Independent- Type of game
Dependent- level of aggression
Results of Anderson and Dill
Loudest/Longest blasts given by those who played the violent game
Women gave greater punishments
Conclusion of Anderson and Dill
Playing violent video games increases level of aggression short term
Long term use could result in aggressive thought patterns.
Strengths of Anderson and Dill
Laboratory experiment- a lot of control over variables, reliable and can be repeated exactly,
Has useful applications eg. Age restrictions
Weaknesses of A&D study
Psychology students may have guessed aim despite cover story and Acted differently
Unrealistic- not in home environment and may act differently again
Ethical guidelines such as informed consent violates- may have causes stress or upset among participants
What is the limbic system?
The emotional area of the brain, emotional disorders linked to limbic damage.
