Aggresion Flashcards
What is the definition of aggression?
Intent to harm outside of the rules
What is an example of agression?
-purposely performing an illegal tackle in rugby
-studs up tackle in football
What is the definition of assertion?
forceful behaviour within the laws of an event
centre back making a strong,forceful tackle on the forward due to him being annoyed that the ball keeps going past him
What is an example of assertion?
centre back making a strong,forceful tackle on the forward due to him being annoyed that the ball keeps going past him
What is catharsis?
a sense of release of frustration which leads to a positive sense of wellbeing
What is instinct theory?
-aggression is a natural response, result of genetics, innate
What are the advantages of instinct theory?
-tells us aggression can be hard to control
-some are consistently aggressive, predictable in some
-can feel catharsis/ release of aggression when channeling aggression in sport
What are the disadvantages of instinct theory?
-not all humans show aggressive behaviour
-too simplistic and generalised
-aggression often not spontaneous, usually provoked
-often learned/copied/influenced by socialisation
-shown by people at different times/depending on environment/situation
What is frustration/aggresion hypothesis?
-says frustration will always lead to aggresion
-any blocking of goals that an individual is trying to reach increases the individuals drive which in turn increases aggression
-once aggression is initiated, will then reduce the frustration leading to catharsis
What are the advantages of frustration-aggression hypothesis ?
-supports social learning theory
What are the disadvantages of frustration-aggression hypothesis ?
-frustration does not always lead to aggression
-aggression often occurs with no evidence of frustration
-argued that frustration can make an individual aggressive but it is not sufficient on its own to cause aggressive behaviour
What is Aggressive cue hypothesis?
-when an individual is frustrated there is an increase in arousal which creates a readiness for aggression
-if aggression is going to occur then certain stimuli must be present that act as cues for athlete who associates cues with having to be aggressive
What are examples of aggressive cues?
-unfairness (unfair ref decision, calling a penalty to the other team that should not of been given)
-nature of the sport (boxing perceived as aggressive)
-other people (opponent being verbally abusive)
What is social learning theory?
-aggression is a learned response, not instinctive
-learn by observing and copying of significant others or by direct reinforcement
-suggests aggression is controllable for everyone
What are the advantages of social learning theory?
-aggression is learned from significant others
-stresses power of reinforcement
