Aggression

Aggression defintion

any behaviour directed to the goal of harming another person who wants to avoid this

Assertion definition

forceful behaviour within laws of game

What are the theories of aggression?

-Instinct theory
-Frustration Aggression theory
-Aggressive cue hypothesis
-Social learning theory

Describe instinct theory

-views aggression as natural
-instinctive and if not released will build up

Analyse instinct theory

-too generalised
-human aggression is often learned and spontaneous

Describe Frustration-Aggression theory

aggression initiated, frustration decreases

Analyse Frustration-Aggression theory

frustration doesn’t always lead to aggression

Describe Aggressive cue hypothesis

when frustrated, arousal inc
for aggressive act to occur, individual must realise certain cues

Analyse aggressive cue hypothesis

cues have to occur for it to happen

Describe SLT

aggression is learned
we learn by copying others

Analyse SLT

disputes idea of natural aggression

Causes of aggression - socio-cultural

-recognises some violence will occur
-social learning
-violence visible to all

Other causes of aggression

-desire to win
-aggression can be trait
-drugs/alcohol

How can we reduce aggression?

-role models
-self talk
-punish
-educate