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PSY205 S7: Aggression, Physical or verbal behaviour that have the…
PSY205 S7: Aggression
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THEORIES OF AGRESSION
as learned social behaviour- Social Learning Theory by observing and imitating and being rewarded or punished. Presents aggression as a learned behaviour either through family upbringing or culture
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as a response to frustration Frustration causes anger and hostility. Frustration stands from the gap between expectation and attainments or gap between aspiration and achievement
relative to deprivation refer to the perception one is less well of than others. when compounded, it will cause great deal of frustration
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as a learned behaviour strongly affected by learning. Effect of punishment is most likely to decrease aggression when immediately follow the aggressive behaviour
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Cognition refers to automatic & controlled processes. When one experience negative affect, automatic thoughts and reaction will arise, giving rise to emotional experiecnes such as anger and fear
Include physical and psychological pain, discomfort from heat or offensive smells
Presence of weapon, increases likelihood of aggressive behaviour
Video game tend to be violent, increasing arousal (heart rate, blood pressure), aggressive thinking & feelings which result in aggressive behaviour
significant influence on aggression, circumstance that provokes individual such as frustrations, insults and aggressive model which may prompt similar aggressive reaction.
Portrays violence in the life of many people. By being exposed to violence frequently, it increases aggressive behaviour in one too
Increased availability of violence and sexual material. viewing such content can distort person's view on sex causing a difference in expectation & reality which may cause aggression (sexual violence)