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Ch 10: Aggression

Ch 10: Aggression. Part 2: Oct. 29, 2012. (Biological theory – cont.): Testosterone (male sex hormone) also has influence Boys/girls express aggression differently Feelings of anger – Gender differences in direct / indirect aggression?. Aggression Theories: Frustration.

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Ch 10: Aggression

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  1. Ch 10: Aggression Part 2: Oct. 29, 2012

  2. (Biological theory – cont.): • Testosterone (male sex hormone) also has influence • Boys/girls express aggression differently • Feelings of anger – • Gender differences in direct /indirect aggression?

  3. Aggression Theories: Frustration • Oldest theory – frustration (having a goal blocked) leads to some form of aggression. • Aggression gets displaced to other sources • Catharsis? • Any support for this theory?

  4. Aggression and Social Learning • Is it a learned social behavior? Bandura • Learn aggression through observing others. • Bobo doll experiment example… • What was the method? • What were the results?

  5. TV and Violence • George Gerbner’s 30 year study of violence in movies/TV. • Stats on daily TV use - • Stats on # violent acts per hour on TV – • Effect on behavior & beliefs? • Bushman & Eron’s longitudinal research –

  6. Gerbner’s research: • “Mean World Syndrome” • Contrast with actual crime rates – • “Happy Violence”

  7. Aggression Triggers – Situational Influences • Pain • Heat – evidence from MLB pitchers • Crowding • Alcohol

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