Theories of aggression 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyAggressionGCSEOCR Created by: 2jess2Created on: 21-04-16 20:03 What are the three theories of aggression? The brain, hormones and the social learning theory. 1 of 10 What is the social learning theory? It is the view that people learn by observing others. Social learning theory explains how people learn new behaviours, values, and attitudes. 2 of 10 Which two parts of the brain control emotions? The limbic system and the amygdala. 3 of 10 What hormone is found mostly in males and controls level of aggression? Testosterone. 4 of 10 What can be done to reduce or increase levels of testosterone in males? They can be castrated to reduce it and have testosterone injected to become more aggressive. 5 of 10 What happens if you damage the limbic system or amygdala? You become more aggressive. 6 of 10 Who's study was based on the social learning theory and when did it take place? (Albert) Bandura - 1960's. 7 of 10 What does ARRM stand for? Attention, Retention, Reproduction, Motivation. 8 of 10 Why is it not accurate to use an animal castration as an example for how humans work? Humans are not the same as the animal so the outcome might differ - possibly harming the human. 9 of 10 What did King do in his 1961 study? Electrically stimulated a woman's amygdala causing her to have aggressive outbursts. 10 of 10
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