Aggression Flashcards
Aggression definition
Intent to harm outside the rules, hostile behaviour
Assertion
Well motivated behaviour within the rules
What theories explain aggression
ASIF
Aggressive cue hypothesis
Social learning theory
Instinct Theory
Frustration aggression Hypothesis
What is the definition of instinct theory
Aggression is spontaneous and innate
Catharsis definition
Cleansing the emotions using sports as an outlet for agrression
Evaluation of instinct theory
Aggression may not be spontaneous
It is pre planned/learned
Performers in aggressive sports are calmer away from the game. Through catharsis
What is the frustration aggression hypothesis
Aggression is inevitable when frustrating circumstances cause our goals to be blocked
Blocked goal causes frustration, frustration causes aggression, released aggression causes catharsis
If not released further frustration is felt
Aggressive cue Hypothesis definition
Suggests that aggression is caused by a learned trigger
The aggression cue hypothesis explained
Aggression only occurs if learned cues are present.
This could be learnt from coach other players ect
For example a coach may allow their player to elbow the defender in training as the corner is getting taken. So in a match a corner is a cue
What is the social learning theory
Aggression is learned from experience, coaches, role models and significant others.
Aggressive behaviour will be copied if it is reinforced,
Obverse - identify- reinforce - copy
What is a summery of all the theories aggression is caused by
Aggressive cue hypothesis- aggression is triggered
Social learning - aggression is copied
Instinct theory - aggression is innate
Frustration - aggression is when goals are blocked
How do we prevent aggression
Don’t reinforce aggressive acts in training
Punishing players with fines - sub them
Sending players off
Teach relaxation, stress management
Reinforce assertion in training
Applying the rules consistently and fairly
Highlight non aggressive role models
None aggressive goals
