Frustration aggression hypothesis - Displacement Flashcards
1
Q
What is Displacement?
A
When we redirect our aggressive behaviour towards someone or something else.
2
Q
First factor…
A
Proximity to the goal
3
Q
What is the proximity to the goal?
A
The closer we are to the goal the more likely we are to behave aggressively if our goal is blocked.
4
Q
What is the second factor…
A
Affectiveness of behaving aggressively.
5
Q
What does the affectiveness of behaving aggressively mean?
A
More affective aggression is for us to reach a goal the more likely we are to behave aggressively.
6
Q
What is the 3rd factor?
A
Justifiability.
7
Q
What is justifiability?
A
Reduced aggression if the frustrating situation blocking their goal is justified.
Increased aggression if the frustrating situation blocking their goal is unjustified.
