Aggression Flashcards

1
Q

Define hostile agression

A

Actions intended to harm a person who has angered or provoked you

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2
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What is instrumental aggression

A

To harm a victim in order to achieve a goal

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3
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What are the theories of aggression? Be able to diagram and if research supports

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  1. Catharsis: aggression is born with and keeps rising (drawn up and down peaks ^^^) NO RESEARCH SUPPORT
  2. Frustration-Aggression: a natural response to frustration (—^—) STRONG RESEARCH SUPPORT
  3. Social Learning: a learned behavior (bounces off itself) STRONG RESEARCH SUPPORT
  4. Relationship between Aggression and Sports Performance: diagram inverted U STRONG RESEARCH SUPPORT
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4
Q

What are some influences of aggression?

A

Arousal Levels
Moral Reasoning
Drugs
Fear of Retaliation

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