Anger is from frustration (due to blocked goal), frustration always leads to aggresion. aggression is cathartic.
Displacement?
when anger is not directed to source of frustration.
parts of displacement?
not tangible, an authority figure or not appropriate e.g., a child.
Green (1968)?
Condition 1- puzzle impossible. Condition 2- confederate made them lose time by interfering. Condition 3- confederate verbally berate participant. Condition 4- control
Green (1968) findings?
ppts told to shock confederate- most shocks given in order 3,2,1
Berkowitz Lepage et al (1967)?
confederates gave ppts electric shocks. when ppts could shock confederates, gave more shocks when 2 guns
Dollard et al (1939?
OG hypothesis is based on the psychodynamic approach, Freud believed the drive for aggression was innate, only way to reduce aggression is to engage in catharsis.
Defence mechanism?
sublimation: aggression in an acceptable environment Displacement: directing aggression onto something or someone else.
Berlowits (1989?
revised hypothesis: argues frustration doesn't always lead to aggression. aggression only happens in aggressive cues.
