aggression

• What is aggression defined as?

  Feelings of anger resulting in hostile behavior
• What characterizes hostile aggression?

  Response to perceived threat or insult
• Give an example of hostile aggression.

  Punching someone during an argument
• What is violent aggression?

  Expression of energy intended to harm others
• What is an example of violent aggression?

  Abusive behavior or domestic abuse
• What is instrumental aggression?

  Behavior intended to achieve a goal
• How might children exhibit instrumental aggression?

  Being aggressive to get what they want
• What is verbal aggression?

  Communication intended to harm through words
• How might parents demonstrate verbal aggression?

  Saying no to what children want
• What can anger signal according to the study material?

  To stop harmful actions from happening again
• How can repressed anger affect individuals?

  It can lead to physical and emotional issues
• What role does the amygdala play in aggression?

  It is involved in emotional behavior regulation
• What is the relationship between serotonin and aggression?

  Lower serotonin levels increase aggression
• How does dopamine relate to aggression?

  Dopamine regulates motivational behaviors and rewards
• What is the "warrior gene" associated with?

  MAOA gene linked to aggression
• What is the effect of testosterone on aggression?

  Higher levels increase aggression in men
• How do cultural norms influence aggression?

  Cultures differ in levels of aggression and violence
• What is the role of media in aggression?

  Media provides aggressive models for imitation
• How can gang membership influence aggression?

  Prison environment may increase aggression
• What are the main assumptions of the learning approach to aggression?

  • Behavior is a learned response to stimuli
  • Classical and operant conditioning are key
  • Social learning theory emphasizes observational learning
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the learning approach to aggression?

  Strengths:

  • Applications to social policy
  • Programs can reduce aggression through reinforcement

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Cannot explain all aggression
  • Does not account for impulsive behavior
• What are the main assumptions of the biological approach to aggression?

  • Psychological factors are rooted in biology
  • Genes and neurochemistry influence behavior
  • Brain structures like the amygdala play a role
• What are the main assumptions of the cognitive approach to aggression?

  • Mental processing is key
  • Human brain functions like a computer
  • Input, processing, and output influence behavior
• What is the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy in aggression?

  • Expecting something bad to happen can lead to it occurring
• How does observational learning contribute to aggression?

  • Children learn aggressive behaviors by observing others
  • Vicarious reinforcement influences their actions
• What is the impact of gang membership on aggression?

  • Prison environment can increase aggressive behavior
  • Staff behavior influences inmate aggression levels