Aggression

Question 1

Define aggression + example

Answer 1

Aggression is when an individual has an intent to harm, outside the rules of the game and behaviour is hostile and reactive.

-For example a rugby player angrily punches his opponent when getting up to play the ball.

Question 2

Define assertion + example

Answer 2

-Well motivated behaviour within the rules of the game, the individual plays hard, perhaps with more effort than usual

-For example, a strong, quick and powerful serve in cricket

Question 3

Characteristics of aggression

Answer 3

-Intent to harm
-Outside the rules
-Hostile
-Reactive
-uncontrolled

Question 4

Characteristics of assertion

Answer 4

-No intent to harm
-Inside the rules
-Well motivated
-Controlled

Question 5

What are 4 theories of aggression

Answer 5

-Instinct theory (innate)
-Social learning
-Aggressive cue hypothesis
-Frustration-aggression hypothesis

Question 6

Causes of aggression

Answer 6

-Playing badly/losing
-Feeling that teammates are not trying
-Disagreement with the officials decision
-Provocation by opponent/crowd
-Important game eg. Final/local derby
-Religious/cultural reasons eg. Celtics v rangers
-contact sport (therefore expected) eg. Ice hockey/American football
-Naturally aggressive personality (instinct)
-Over arousal
-Social learning- imitation of role models