SSEH2270 Midterm: SSEH2270_ Revised frustration-aggression hypothesis
4 Dec 2020
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Tendency of it dependent on appropriateness of aggression by social cues these moderate it. Presence of certain stimuli - the weapon effect . Extensive experimental evidence by berkowitz and colleagues reveals that the mere presence of weapons results in increased aggression. When a weapon concept is activated (e. g. , gun in environment) Closely linked concepts (ideas related to aggression) Also become activated and are more accessible. Highly accessible aggressive thoughts may colour interpretations of ongoing social interactions. Such that revised theory says that presence of weapons on the wall: More likely primed to act on negative effec in aggressive ways. Give students a sentence but with blanks for them to fill out and then see what they are thinking. Eg. rugby jersey, karate jersey, boxing gloves: students more likely to be aggressive. Colour of uniform and win/loss ratio in combat sports at 2004 olympics. More likely to win because competitive advantage in sports.
