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Aggression
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
06/15/2014

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Term
AGGRESSION
Definition

Physical or verbal behaviour intended to hurt.

 

-Physical, cultural, social, emotional

Term

INNATE?

Hobbes, Darwin, Freud, Lorenz

Definition

Hobbes- state of nature is animalistic. Need governement to keep A. in check.

Darwin- Natural selection favours stronger male.

HOWEVER: A. can lead to death/exclusion

Freud- Thanatos (desire to die)- can be directed towards others.

LORENZ- Aggressive Energy- biologically adaptive energy which needs to be released

Term
Biological Basis
Definition

Twin studies. however- correlational

Balyaev's Russian Silver Fox- bred tame foxes.

Warrior Gene- supposedly linked to aggression

Term
José Delgado
Definition

Stop bull being aggressive through brain stimulation.

*Not isolated- can't tell where

Term
Biochemistry
Definition

TESTOSTERONE- higer levels= more A

SEROTONIN- low levels= less A

 

ALCOHOL- causal relationship

  • inability to control B
  • can't foresee consequences
  • less self-control/awareness
Term

The Frustration-Aggression Theory

*Sociocultural factor

Definition

Frustration: blocking of a goal. 

spesh if: -high motivation to achieve goal -expect to achieve goal -complete block


REVISED

Frustration leads to ANGER which usually leads to aggression.


*When actions of source of frustration can't be controlled, frustration will lead to anger, not aggression

Term

Social Learning Theory

*Sociocultural factor

Definition

Reinforcement- A can be rewarding

Vicarious Learning- Bandura

Term
SPORTS GAMES
Definition
  • Frustration-aggression theory: more aggression after tea loses.
  • Social learning: more aggression after team wins (reinforcement for having been aggressive during game)

Winning fans are usually more aggressive because of alcohol NOT mood.


*The more a culture encourages violent sports, the higher the levels of aggression.

Term
MEDIA
Definition

Causal relationship between A and violent comp. games/ TV

 

-No longer feel anxious (natural response)- A seems normal

Term
Group Basis
Definition

Aggression social- lynchings study- the more lynchers the worse the violence

 

Group Influences:

  • More aggressive in group than alone.
  • HOWEVER: if can be held responsible, less aggressive in group.
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