Aggression Flashcards
Define aggression.
Intent to harm outside the rules; hostile behaviour.
-Uncontrolled
-Reactive
Define Assertion.
Well-motivated behaviour within the rules.
-No intent to harm
-Controlled
ASIF
Aggressive Cue Hypothesis
Social Learning Theory
Instinct Theory
Frustration Aggression Hypothesis
Define and describe Instinct Theory.
Aggression is spontaneous and innate.
-A product of our evolution and will surface under provocation; Defending territory–> home pitch
-Players use sport as an outlet for built-up aggressive energy. Catharsis.
Define catharsis.
Cleansing the emotions using sports as an outlet for aggression.
What are the negative evaluations of the Instinct Theory?
-Aggression may not be spontaneous.
-Aggression is pre-planned/learned.
-Evolution, is not all aggressive.
-performers in aggressive sports 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 goals cause frustration, frustration causes aggression, release of aggression causes catharsis if not released further frustration is felt.
What is the diagram for the F-A Hypothesis?
Drive–>Obstacle–>Frustration–>Inevitable aggression;
–>success–>catharsis;
–>punishment–>more aggression
Define the aggression cue hypothesis.
Suggests that aggression is caused by a learned trigger.
What is the aggression cue hypothesis?
Only occurs if learned ‘cues’ are present. Pre-learned cues from a coach or other players, trigger aggressive responses.
What is the aggression cue hypothesis flow diagram?
Goals blocked–>arousal;
–>cues present–> aggression likely
or
–>no cues present–>aggression unlikely
What is the social learning theory explanation of aggression?
Learned from experience, coaches, role models and significant other.
Aggressive behaviour will be copied if it is reinforced.
Observe–>Identif–>Reinforced–>Copy
How can a coach prevent aggression?
-Punishing players with fines, sub them
-Teach relaxation, stress management, calming players down
-Reinforce assertion with training
-Pointing out responsibilities to the team
How can a performer prevent aggression?
-Mental rehearsal reduces arousal
-Set goals on performance not outcome
-Walking away from situation
-Non-aggressive goals
How can an official prevent aggression?
-Sending players off
-Applying rules consistently and fairly (fair play awards)
-Applying sanctions immediately.
