Excitation Transfer Theory Flashcards
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What does excitation transfer theory suggest?

  • Calmness leads to aggressive responses.
  • Only happiness can increase aggression.
  • Emotional arousal can enhance anger. (correct)
  • Emotional states do not influence behavior.
  • What was the main finding of the Zillman study?

    College girls who watched angry videos followed by porn videos became more aggressive.

    What are the components of Zillman's Model of Escalating Behavior?

    Cognition, affect, and behavior.

    In Zillman's Model of Escalating Behavior Stage 1, judgment is _____

    <p>balanced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Zillman's Model of Escalating Behavior Stage 2, judgment is self-focused and there is _____

    <p>low empathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Zillman's Model of Escalating Behavior Stage 3, judgment is completely based on _____

    <p>self concern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Excitation Transfer Theory

    • Emotional arousal from any source can amplify feelings of anger, leading to increased aggression.

    Zillman Study

    • Conducted with college-aged women watching different types of videos.
    • Found that viewing anger-inducing content followed by sexually explicit material escalated aggressive behaviors.

    Zillman's Model of Escalating Behavior

    • Consists of three interconnected components: cognition (thought processes), affect (emotional responses), and behavior (actions).

    Stage 1 of Zillman's Model

    • In this initial stage, judgments are objective and balanced, lacking strong biases or emotional influence.

    Stage 2 of Zillman's Model

    • Judgment becomes self-centered, characterized by low levels of empathy towards others. Emotional arousal heightens personal focus.

    Stage 3 of Zillman's Model

    • Judgments are completely driven by self-interest, disregarding the emotions or needs of others entirely.

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    Explore key concepts and studies related to excitation transfer theory with these flashcards. Learn how emotional arousal can impact aggression and examine Zillman's influential research findings. Perfect for psychology students seeking to deepen their understanding of aggressive behaviors.

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