Slide 1Aggression DefinitionsAggression Theories: BiologySlide 4Aggression and Social LearningTV and ViolenceSlide 7Ch 11: AggressionPart 1: Nov. 16, 2011Aggression Definitions•Physical or verbal behavior intended to harm•Distinguish between:– emotional aggression –instrumental aggressionAggression Theories: Biology•Biological foundations of aggression – is it human nature?•Freud and others – needed to redirect our energy•How does this theory hold up?•Testosterone (male sex hormone) also has influence–Gender differences ––Animal vs. human research -•Boys/girls express aggression differently–Feelings of anger -–Gender differences in direct aggression?–Indirect aggression?–Reactions to unclear situations -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?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 ––Gerbner’s research:•“Mean World Syndrome”–Contrast with actual crime rates –•“Happy
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