A level P.E - Assertion and aggression

What is the instinct theory?

- "natural response" - How you act due to your genes

Why can performers behave aggressively?

- Personality - Desire to win - Frustration - Rivalry - Retaliation - Pressure - Role models - Personal problems

What are the 4 theories of aggression?

- Social learning theory - Frustration aggression hypothesis - Instinct theory - Aggression cue hypothesis

What is the social learning theory?

Aggression is affected by peers / people around you

What is assertive / channeled aggression?

Aggression within the rules e.g hard but fair tackle

What is assertion?

Forceful behavior within the laws of the event

What is the frustration-aggression hypothesis? And draw the diagram

Frustration leads to aggression Drive to goal --> Obstical to goal --> Frustration --> Aggression --.> either success resulting in catharsis or punishment resulting in more frustration

What is the aggressive cue hypothesis?

Increased frustration = increased arousal = increased aggression - Certain stimuli must be present for aggression to occur

What is aggression?

Intent to harm outside the rules of the sporting event

What is hostile aggression?

Intent to harm someone / normal aggression

What is cathrasis?

Release of frustration