aggression

Question 1

how is aggression used in sport?

Answer 1

Aggression can be between players, towards officials, supporters are a constant concern in sport.

Question 2

aggression definition

Answer 2

any form of behaviour directed towards the goal of harming or injuring another living being who is motivated to avoid such treatment.

Question 3

features of aggression:
its a behaviour

Answer 3

wanting to hit someone is not aggression, but actually hitting them is

Question 4

features of aggression:
involves harm or injury to another person

Answer 4

this can be either physical harm or psychological ( verbal abuse, gaslighting, threats etc)

Question 5

features of aggression:
involves intent

Answer 5

harm which is done accidentally is not aggression

Question 6

What is Assertion?

Answer 6

This is within rules and spirit of the game and there is no attempt to harm.

Question 7

Define the instinct theory

Answer 7

This theory suggests that aggression is genetically inherited and that violence lies within everyone due to the basic instinct to dominate.

Question 8

Define the Social Learning Theory

Answer 8

behaviours are learnt and taught

Question 9

Define the Frustration Aggression Theory