Aggression and Ethics in Sports Psychology

Behavior aimed at causing harm to others, often driven by anger.

Behavior aimed at achieving a specific goal, like winning a game, even if it means causing harm.

Behavior that involves high effort and energy expenditure, but has no intention to cause harm. It aims to achieve a competitive advantage.

A complex concept, encompassing factors like parenting, coaching, media influence, and even the sport itself.

Comments made by parents or coaches that can encourage aggressive behavior and influence a player's attitude.

Exposure to televised sporting events that focus on aggressive highlights, such as fights in hockey.

The nature of certain sports, particularly those involving physical contact, can contribute to aggressive behavior.

The way aggression is viewed and encouraged in certain sports can shape player behavior.

Substances that enhance physical performance but are illegal in sports due to their unfair advantage and potential health risks.

A type of performance-enhancing drug that increases muscle mass and strength.

A type of performance-enhancing drug that increases muscle tension, heart rate, and blood pressure, used to prepare the body for competition.

Injections of air into the rectum to decrease body density and increase buoyancy, used by swimmers.

A type of performance-enhancing drug that neutralizes the accumulation of acids in the blood, postponing fatigue.

Methods that increase the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood, leading to improved endurance.

A type of performance-enhancing drug that acts as a physiological sedative, helping athletes to steady their hands.

The historical factors that prevented women from participating in physical activity, including lack of rights, emphasis on reproduction, and societal norms.

Aggression is more likely to occur when a team is losing a contest. This is because losing creates frustration and a sense of having nothing to lose.

Teams with a lower league standing tend to exhibit more aggression. This might be due to a combination of frustration and a feeling that they have less to lose.

The larger the point spread, the more likely aggression is to occur. This happens because the losing team might feel the game is out of reach, making them more likely to resort to aggressive tactics.

Sports with a lot of physical contact are more likely to result in aggression. This is because players are more likely to perceive their opponents as trying to hurt them, leading to aggression.

Sports with a lot of physical contact are more likely to result in aggression. This is because players are more likely to perceive their opponents as trying to hurt them, leading to aggression.

Aggression is more likely to occur when a team is playing away from home. This is linked to the reaction of the opposing team's fans, who might create a hostile environment.

Hazing is a problematic form of sexual harassment, involving any action that causes physical or mental harm to a person, especially in a group setting. This can involve inappropriate touching or declothing.

Cheating is when athletes break the rules or try to find loopholes to gain an advantage. This often stems from a 'win-at-all-costs' mentality or a lack of adherence to the sport's ethical code.

Previously, women were expected to act in a way that was considered "ladylike" or feminine, often preventing them from participating in sports that were deemed unfeminine.

A major shift in the world of sports, the increased participation of women over the past generation has opened up opportunities for female athletes.

New teams and programs have emerged since the late 1970s, encouraging more women's involvement in sports.

Political pressure and equal rights legislation have been instrumental in increasing women's access to sports, particularly through initiatives like Title IX in the United States.

While progress has been made, women still face challenges, and opportunities in sports are not always equal. For example, women often receive less funding and recognition than their male counterparts.

The Global Women's Rights Movement has shed light on the importance of women's physical development and has worked to redefine traditional roles for women in society, including their participation in sports.

The UN's Fourth World Conference on Women in 1996 emphasized the need to promote sports opportunities for women as a way to foster their education, health, and overall well-being.

The increased participation of women in sports is due to a combination of factors, including: (1) New opportunities, (2) Political pressure and equal rights legislation, (3) The Global Women's Rights Movement, and (4) The UN's Fourth World Conference on Women.

A set of values and beliefs that define what it means to be a successful athlete, emphasizing commitment, constant improvement, overcoming challenges, and limitless pursuit of success.

An athlete prioritizes the sport above all else, making sacrifices in other areas of life to excel.

Athletes constantly strive to enhance their performance, pushing themselves to reach new heights of excellence.

Athletes confront risks and endure pain to achieve their sporting goals.

Athletes are expected to pursue their goals relentlessly, believing anything is possible with enough dedication.

Breaching ethical rules and norms to recruit promising talent, potentially by overlooking academic requirements or circumventing scholarship regulations.

Acts of dishonesty in academic settings, such as having academic work done by others. While not necessarily more prevalent among athletes, the pressure to maintain a certain GPA may lead to unethical behavior.

In this context, it is important to remember that "cultural values" in sport are not limited to traditions or rules, but also encompass the very spirit of how a sport is played. This highlights the importance of preserving traditional values and play styles in sports, especially those that originated among Indigenous peoples.

The Gay Games, formed in 1982, are a global sporting event designed to promote inclusion and participation for all participants. They stand in contrast to traditional sporting events that often emphasize competition and exclusion.

The term 'disabled' has evolved over time, reflecting changing attitudes societal acceptance. This evolution reflects efforts to move beyond negative stereotypes and create a more inclusive environment for those with disabilities in sport.

This refers to the trend of encouraging older adults to actively participate in sports, challenging the traditional view that aging leads to inactivity. It reflects the growing awareness of the health and social benefits of sport for people of all ages.

The inclusion of individuals with disabilities in sport is not just about providing access, but also about challenging negative stereotypes and creating a more inclusive society.

Indigenous people face significant challenges in sport, often lacking access to resources and opportunities, hindering their participation and achievement. These disparities highlight systemic inequalities that require addressing.

Coming out as gay in a sporting environment can be a difficult decision, as it can negatively impact a player's social standing, career, and family relationships. This reflects the ongoing struggle against homophobia in sport.

Dave Kopay was a pioneering athlete who became the first North American professional to openly declare his homosexuality, marking a significant moment in challenging homophobia in sports.