Aggression

Question 1

What is the instinct theory to aggression?
What do we need to do with this aggression?

Answer 1

We will all act aggressively, genetically determined
We need to releases it, after, cathartic effect

Question 2

Evaluate instinct theory of aggression

Answer 2

Bias, doesn’t consider environment
Suggests everyone will act aggressively but that’s not true
Sport makes you more aggressive not cathartic effect

Question 3

What’s the frustration-aggression theory?

Answer 3

Aggression is inevitable when goals blocked so becomes frustrated
Frustration always = aggression

Question 4

Evaluate frustration-aggression theory

Answer 4

Frustration doesn’t always lead to aggression
Frustration can occur with no obstacles

Question 5

What is the social learning theory?

Answer 5

We observe others aggression and imitate it

Question 6

Evaluate social learning theory

Answer 6

Doesn’t consider traits
Supports role models needing to act calm

Question 7

What is the aggressive cue theory?

Answer 7

Increased aggression = increased arousal & drive to be aggressive
Must be socially learnt cues