Aggression

Question 1

Define aggression

Answer 1

Any behaviour that’s intended to harm another individual by physical or verbal means

Question 2

What are the theories of aggression- based trait, social learning and interactionist views?

Answer 2

Instinct theory

Social learning theory

Question 3

What are the 2 interactionist theories of aggression- each have a trait and social learning theory component?

Answer 3

Frustration aggression hypothesis

Aggressive cue hypothesis

Question 4

What is instinct theory?

Answer 4

Trait theory proposed by Freud
States that aggression is inevitable as it’s genetically inherited and is predictable
The aggressive trait is called ‘death instinct’ which is behaving aggressively even when self destructive - not in their best interests

Question 5

What is social learning theory?

Answer 5

Proposed by Bandura
Aggression is learned through imitation of others - role models
Aggression is more likely to be copied of the role model is reinforced for it
Aggression is more likely if it’s social norm of group which can link to the sport being played

Question 6

What is frustration aggression hypothesis?

Answer 6

Proposed by Dollard
Proposed that frustration is caused by environment blocking goals of the performer which triggers aggression
If aggressive act is successful, frustration will be released through catharsis (cleansing of mind through physical endeavour)
If the act is unsuccessful/punished then there will be a further build up of aggression

Question 7

What is aggressive cue hypothesis?

Answer 7

Proposed by Berkowitz
Proposed that frustration leads to increased arousal which creates readiness for aggression
Aggression will only be triggered if provoked by a cue from the environment