Lecture 4 - Antisocial Behaviours: Strategies to reduce aggression and violence

Question 1

According to Anderson et al’s. Generalised Aggression Model (GAM), aggression and violence are multiply determined by…?

Answer 1

• biology
• personality
• the environment (repetitive exposure to aggressive stimuli) and
• cognitions

Question 2

Name two studies that use Self-control training strategies? (not sure if asked question right)

Answer 2

• Bettencourt et al. (2006) & trait aggressiveness ?
  Denson et al’s. (2011) 2-week self-control training study
  Found: decrease anger and aggression in response to provocation.