soc. psych ch12 aggression

aggression

intentional behavior aimed at causing physicall or physiological harm to another person.

hostile aggresion

driven by anger, with the primary goal of inflicting pain or injury on another person

instrumental aggression

used as means to achieve another goal, where harm is secondary rather than the main goal(winning a game, getting money)

culture of honor

in cultures where people historically had to defend themselves for property, aggression becomes linked with personal honor

Nisbett et al

study where southern and northern white male students were insulted by a confederate, southern males showed higher cortisol, so we learned that cultural norms shape emotional, cognitive and biological responses

amygala

brain part that play a key role in aggression. increases aggression when stimulated.

serotonin

inhibits aggression, low ______ means higher impulsive aggression. a neurochemical

testoseterone

positively correlated that this hormone leads to aggression, higher levels of violent crime

bettencourt and miller

study that found that when women are provoked, they respons almost as aggresively as men

alcohol

This substance acts as a disinhibitor, so makes cognitive processing impaired which can lead to more aggression

environmental discomfort

this type of discomfort increases aggression(high temperatures are associated with high crime

frustration-aggression theory

theory that says that frustration increases the likelihood of aggression, especially when unexpected or the blockage is perceived as unfair

relative deprivation

the feeling that you have less than you deserve can lead to aggression

Weapons effect

presence of weapons increases aggressive thoughts

social learning theory

this theory of aggression suggests that aggression is learned through observing and imitating others

Bandura, ross, and ross bobo doll study

study where children watched adults beat up bobo doll and later imitated the action

media violence

exposure to violent TV, movies, and video games increases aggressive thoughts and behavior. has long term cumulative effects

liebert and baron

conducted a study where children either watched violent or nonviolent tv and imitated it

josephson

conducted a study where violent media increases aggression mainly among already aggressive children

leyens et al

conducted a study that long-term exposure to violent media increased aggression even in non-aggressive children

punishment

harsh _____can increase aggression, but mild consistent type of it is more effective

teacher empathy

programs that build empathy and reduce social exclusion are effective in reducing aggression