Aggression

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Aggression
Any behaviour directed towards intentionally harming or injuring another living being
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Hostile Aggression
Intent to harm outside the rules of the game
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Channelled/Instrumental Aggression
Intent to harm within the rules of the game
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Assertion Aggression
Forceful behaviour within the rules of the game
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Causes of Aggression
Poor officiating
Hostile crowds
Retaliation
Frustration
The nature of the sport
The importance of the event
Personality type
The environment
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Instinct Theory
Aggression is innate,
Builds up & has to be released
Sport is viewed as an acceptable venue for release (catharsis)
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Frustration Aggression Theory
Performer is blocked from achieving their goals
Block causes frustration
Frustration leads to aggression
Release of aggression is catharsis
Occurs in a cycle
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Aggressive Cue Theory
Frustration builds (many reasons not just from blocked goals)
Aggression released when "cue"/reaction is present
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Social Learning Theory
Aggression is learned through observation & copying others
Positive reinforcement causes behaviour to be repeated
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Player
Stress Management Techniques
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Coach
Punishment, Substitution, Give responsibility, Positively reinforce better role models & behaviour (SLT), Educate players, Reduce importance of events
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Governing Body
Ban/fine teams, Reduce media sensationalism, Promote positive role models, Sanctions, Fair play awards, Sports therapists, Experience officials
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Card 2

Front

Intent to harm outside the rules of the game

Back

Hostile Aggression

Card 3

Front

Intent to harm within the rules of the game

Back

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Card 4

Front

Forceful behaviour within the rules of the game

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

Poor officiating
Hostile crowds
Retaliation
Frustration
The nature of the sport
The importance of the event
Personality type
The environment

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
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