agression

Question 1

definition of aggression

Answer 1

the behaviour which has the goal of harming others by breaking the rules of the game

Question 2

what is hostile aggression

Answer 2

harming others is the main aim

Question 3

what is reactive aggression

Answer 3

acting aggressively when feeling threatened

Question 4

what is channeled aggression

Answer 4

the desire to act aggressively is channeled into positive actions which increase the chance of achieving a goal

Question 5

what is instrumental aggression

Answer 5

aggressive acts which are performed in order to receive a reward

Question 6

what are the four main theories to explain the cause of aggressive behaviour

Answer 6

instinct theory
social learning theory
frustration aggression hypothesis
aggressive cue hypothesis

Question 7

what is the instinct theory

Answer 7

everyone has innate aggression
they need to act upon to release this feeling

Question 8

what is the social learning theory

Answer 8

aggression is learnt through observation
observing reinforcement increases the likelihood of an individual displaying aggressive behaviour

Question 9

what’s is frustration agression hypothesis

Answer 9

feeling frustrated is the reason why aggressive behaviour occurs

Question 10

what is aggressive cue hypothesis

Answer 10

increases in arousal coupled with an aggressive cue leads to aggressive behaviour

Question 11

strategies to control agression

Answer 11

educate players
fining player
reward non aggressive behaviour
control levels