Disinhibition

• What is a weakness of disinhibition as an explanation for aggressive behavior?


  The effect depends on several other factors.
• According to Heath et al., what type of households are children less likely to experience disinhibition?


  Households with strong norms against violence.
• How does physical punishment from parents affect disinhibition in children?


  It strengthens the disinhibition effect.
• What factors determine the likelihood of disinhibition taking place?


  Factors related to the viewers and the context in which media is viewed.
• What does the relationship between media violence and disinhibition imply?


  It is not a straightforward one.
• What is a weakness of disinhibition as an explanation for aggressive behavior?


  Negative consequences make disinhibition less likely.
• Who conducted a study related to disinhibition and aggression in 1969?


  Goranson
• What was shown to participants in Goranson's study?


  A film of a boxing match with two alternative endings.
• How did the two endings of the boxing match differ in Goranson's study?


  One had no apparent consequences, while the other showed the loser dying after a bad beating.
• What was the behavior of participants who did not see negative consequences in Goranson's study?


  They were more likely to behave aggressively after viewing the fight.
• Why is the finding from Goranson's study significant?


  It supports the idea that disinhibition is more likely in violent media without apparent negative consequences.
• What does the extent of disinhibition depend on according to the study's conclusion?


  It depends on the situation and exposure to negative consequences.
• In what situations is disinhibition less likely to occur?


  In situations where viewers are exposed to the negative consequences of violent behavior.