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Ch 10: Aggression Part 2: Oct. 29, 2012
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(Biological theory – cont.):
Testosterone (male sex hormone) also has influence Boys/girls express aggression differently Feelings of anger – Gender differences in direct / indirect aggression?
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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?
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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?
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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 –
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Gerbner’s research: “Mean World Syndrome” “Happy Violence”
Contrast with actual crime rates – “Happy Violence”
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Aggression Triggers – Situational Influences
Pain Heat – evidence from MLB pitchers Crowding Alcohol
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