Aggression Flashcards

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What is the instinct theory to aggression?
What do we need to do with this aggression?

A

We will all act aggressively, genetically determined
We need to releases it, after, cathartic effect

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Evaluate instinct theory of aggression

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Bias, doesn’t consider environment
Suggests everyone will act aggressively but that’s not true
Sport makes you more aggressive not cathartic effect

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What’s the frustration-aggression theory?

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Aggression is inevitable when goals blocked so becomes frustrated
Frustration always = aggression

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Evaluate frustration-aggression theory

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Frustration doesn’t always lead to aggression
Frustration can occur with no obstacles

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What is the social learning theory?

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We observe others aggression and imitate it

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Evaluate social learning theory

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Doesn’t consider traits
Supports role models needing to act calm

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What is the aggressive cue theory?

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Increased aggression = increased arousal & drive to be aggressive
Must be socially learnt cues

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