Questions and Answers
What does the frustration-aggression principle state?
Who is associated with the hypothesis based on catharsis and aggression?
Dollard
What might cause aggression that is not directly expressed to the source?
What experiment did Geen conduct related to aggression?
Signup and view all the answers
What environmental trigger did Berkowitz mention as potentially causing aggression?
Signup and view all the answers
Bushman's findings support the idea that venting anger through physical means is cathartic.
Signup and view all the answers
Aggression is always prompted by frustration.
Signup and view all the answers
The frustration-aggression theory ____ mundane realism.
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Frustration-Aggression Principle
- Frustration occurs when attempts to achieve a goal are blocked, which leads to feelings of anger and potential aggression.
Dollard's Hypothesis
- Aggression derives from psychological drives, connecting to the concept of catharsis.
- Accumulation of frustration can lead to aggressive behavior, generating a need for an outlet like violent fantasies.
Indirect Expression of Aggression
- Frustration can arise from abstract sources, such as political situations (e.g., government actions on Brexit).
- Consequences of aggression may be deemed too severe to express directly.
- The source of frustration might be inaccessible or unavailable for direct confrontation.
Geen's Experiment
- Participants solved puzzles under different frustrating conditions (impossible puzzles, interference by a confederate, or insults).
- Results showed that those insulted delivered the highest electric shocks to the confederate, highlighting the connection between provocation and aggression.
Berkowitz's Contribution
- Introduced the idea of environmental triggers, suggesting that symbolic elements, like openly carried firearms, can escalate aggressive behavior.
Bushman's Findings
- Challenged the catharsis theory; participants who vented anger through physical activity (like punching a bag) exhibited increased aggression, contradicting the idea that expressing anger reduces it.
Aggression Beyond Frustration
- Aggressive responses can be prompted by immediate threats (fight or flight response), rather than a buildup of frustration.
Limitations of Studies
- Studies often lack mundane realism; participants engage in hypothetical scenarios rather than real aggression, influencing accuracy in predicting actual emotional responses and behaviors.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Explore the essential concepts of the frustration-aggression theory through flashcards. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of the principle that frustration leads to aggression, as discussed by theorists like Dollard. Perfect for psychology students looking to deepen their knowledge on this crucial topic.
