Theories of Aggression Flashcards
Hostile
Outside the rules and an intent to harm
Verbal, abuse
Instrumental
Within the rules, intent to perform the skill but harm could be a by-product
Assertion
Robust play. Within the rules and no intent to harm
Drive to the hoop in basketball
Rugby tackle
Instinct theory
Trait
Biological drive
Fight for survival
Sport Channels aggression
Cathartic release
Strengths of instinct theory
Natural
Hard to control
Consistently aggressive
Predictable in some people
Do experience catharsis
Weaknesses of instinct theory
Generalised
Simplistic
Not all cultures
Not all people
Aggression does have environmental stimuli
Provoked
Often copied
Unlearn aggression
Social learning theory
Learned through modelling.
Can be taught
Role of experience, education and reinforcement
Strengths of SLT
React differently
Others/parents
Gives responsibility
Less aggressive over time
Weaknesses of SLT
Ignores traits
Ignores cues
Same situation = different responses
Frustration aggression hypothesis
Drive to goal
Obstacle to goal
Frustration
Aggression -> Punishment —> frustration
Or
Aggression -> success -> catharsis
Strengths of FAH
Goal blocking is evident
Catharsis does occur
FA link is useful
Coaches can manage aggression
Weaknesses of FAH
Frustration does not always lead to aggression
Frustration without aggression
Aggression often learned in people
Unpunished aggression does not always equal cathrasism
Ignores traits
Goal blocking does not always lead to frustration
ACH
Environment cue (weapon, object, person, unfairness etc.)
Arousal
Aggressive cue/ No aggressive cue
Increased aggressive tendency/ decreased aggressive tendency
ACH advantages
Explains environmental influences
Aggressive cues are individuals
Explains frustration does not always equal aggression
ACH disadvantages
Ignores traits
Very complex
Aggression without cues
