Aggression Flashcards
What is the instinct theory to aggression?
What do we need to do with this aggression?
We will all act aggressively, genetically determined
We need to releases it, after, cathartic effect
Evaluate instinct theory of aggression
Bias, doesn’t consider environment
Suggests everyone will act aggressively but that’s not true
Sport makes you more aggressive not cathartic effect
What’s the frustration-aggression theory?
Aggression is inevitable when goals blocked so becomes frustrated
Frustration always = aggression
Evaluate frustration-aggression theory
Frustration doesn’t always lead to aggression
Frustration can occur with no obstacles
What is the social learning theory?
We observe others aggression and imitate it
Evaluate social learning theory
Doesn’t consider traits
Supports role models needing to act calm
What is the aggressive cue theory?
Increased aggression = increased arousal & drive to be aggressive
Must be socially learnt cues