Aggression

Question 1

What is aggression?

Answer 1

Behaviour with the intent to harm

Question 2

What is assertion?

Answer 2

Forceful behaviour within the rules of the game that have no intent to harm

Question 3

What does instinct theory state?

Answer 3

Aggression is spontaneous and innate

Question 4

What does the frustration-aggression hypothesis state?

Answer 4

Inevitable aggression occurs when goals are blocked and the performer becomes frustrated

Question 5

What is catharsis?

Answer 5

When an aggressive intent it given an outlet, the aggressive drive can be reduced so the performer experiences catharsis

Question 6

What does aggressive cue hypothesis state? (Berkowitz)

Answer 6

Increased frustration will lead to increased arousal levels and a drive towards aggressive responses
These responses will occur if certain ‘cues’ are present that act as a stimulus for aggressive behaviour

Question 7

What does social learning theory state?

Answer 7

Aggression is a learned response that is copied from others

Question 8

How is behaviour copied?

Answer 8

Observe-Identify-Reinforce-Copy

Question 9

How can aggression be prevented?

Answer 9

Do not reinforce aggression in training
Punish players by sending them off
Use mental rehearsal or relaxation to lower arousal
Channel aggression into assertion