Chapter 10 Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

direct agression

any behavior that intentionally harms another person

indirect aggression

any behavior that intentionally harms another person who is physically absent

modeling

observing, copying, or imitating the behaviors of others

frustration-aggression hypothesis

occurrence of aggressive behavior requires the existence of frustration and existence of frustration leads to some form of aggression

weapons affect

increase in aggression that occurs as a result of the mere presence of the weapon 

things that increase aggression

-excitation transfer: provocation produces anger when fueled by excess arousal 

-mass media:exposure to violence

-unpleasant environments: hot temps, loud noises, foul smells, crowded areas

-testosterone: high levels

-alcohol: increases rather than causes violent or agressive tendencies

-self control: less SC leads to more aggressive behaviors

deindividuation

a sense of anonymity and loss of individuality, makes people especially likely to engage in antisocial behaviors such as theft

Moral conviction

strong, absolute belief that something is right or wrong(No negotiating)

moral mandates

positions stemming from moral convictions