Learning About Aggression

These flashcards cover key concepts related to aggression and its influences as discussed in the lecture notes.

Social Learning Theory

A theory suggesting that social behavior is primarily learned by observing and imitating others.

Rewards of Aggression

When people act aggressively and receive positive outcomes, they are more likely to repeat that behavior in the future.

Observational Learning

Learning by watching and imitating others without direct rewards for doing so.

Bobo Doll Study

A series of experiments demonstrating that children imitate aggressive behavior modeled by adults.

Aggressive Scripts

Preconceptions about how to behave in aggressive situations, developed through exposure to aggressive role models.

Media Violence

Exposure to violence in media, such as television and video games, which can contribute to increased aggression in individuals.

Desensitization

The process by which an individual becomes less sensitive to aggressive behaviors due to repeated exposure to violent media.

Rape Myths

Commonly held beliefs that justify sexual violence and shift blame to survivors rather than perpetrators.

Social Modeling

Demonstrating nonaggressive behaviors to teach and encourage restraint in aggressive situations.

Punishment and Aggression

Although punishment can sometimes reduce aggressive behavior, it does not teach positive alternatives and may only provide temporary suppression.

Internalizing Anti-Aggression Beliefs

Incorporating beliefs about the harms of aggression into one's self-concept to encourage nonaggressive behavior.

Apologies as Aggression Controllers

The act of apologizing can effectively reduce feelings of anger and aggression, as well as repair trust in social relationships.

Reducing Exposure to Violence

One effective way to diminish aggressive responses is to reduce the time spent consuming violent media.