SEP 271 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Mixed Martial Arts
26 Mar 2017
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Theories sound plausible, but evidence fails to support them. Individual sees others act aggressively (observation) or is object of aggression individual learns to act aggressively (appropriate response in situation) individual is rewarded for aggressive behavior (reinforced) Focus on environment (external) instead of individual biology (internal) More evidence suggests sport competitions can trigger aggressive and violent behavior. Violent, aggressive behavior accepted and encouraged in many sports leads to injury. Professional athletes: million nfl settlement (is this enough?) College sports: ncaa has not developed a comprehensive policy (no sport has) Us high school athletes: concussion rates more than doubled between 2005 and 2012. 78 percent of nfl players: physical disability from injuries. Less violent sports increasingly encourage strategy and tactics resulting in violent actions. Actions prohibited by the rules but still part of the game, accepted by all. Intimidation (e. g. , hockey enforcer) increasing trend in many sports improving the fan experience .
