Antisocial Behavior Flashcards
1
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What are the biological factors of aggression?
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Genetic influence: fierce mice (Lagerspectz, 1979) & monoamine oxidase-A (MAOA)
Biochemical factors: alcohol, high testosterone, low serotonin
2
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What is Frustration-Aggression Theory (Dollard et al., 1939)
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frustration (the blocking of goal-directed model) lead to aggression
3
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What is Social Learning Theory (Bandura, 1973)
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Children will learn aggression behaviour from adults if the behaviour is rewarded
4
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What are the influences of aggression?
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Aversive incidents: pain, heat, attack
Arousal
Environmental clue: knife, gun
Media: TV, pornography, video games
Group identity: deindividualization, anonymity, diffusion of responsibility
