Kinesiology 1088A/B Study Guide - Disinhibition, Assertiveness, Stress Management
11 Jul 2014
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Definition: any form of overt, intentional behaviour directed toward the goal of harming or injuring another living being is motivated to avoid such treatment (baron, 1994) Aggression is: - a physical or verbal behaviour not an attitude or emotion. Is directed toward another living organism (can be oneself) (animal/pet) Aggression is not: assertiveness intense or highly motivated performance (tenacious, confident, legitimate acts of force or strategy) Aggression comes in two forums: hostile (reactive) violent (an end in itself inflict injury) (bar fight) Instrumental a means to a non-violent end (used to intimidate or exert psychological pressure) Disinhibition lose social inhibition when observe occurrence in esteemed models. Various triggers (or combinations of them) associated with fan violence: watching players be aggressive, younger males, crowded conditions. Players and fans learn that being aggressive in sports is ok while the same acts are not acceptable in normal society.
