PSYC 2040 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Social Learning Theory, Helping Behavior, Show People
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Intent if to inflict injury; stems from anger: road rage, instrumental aggression. No physical harm toward victim; aggression toward property or verbal aggression: car keyed, shouting match- slander- etc, sanctioned aggression. More physical: males- exhibit more physical aggression- more likely to be draw to hostile or, females- more verbal- symbolic aggression. Inhibitions- attacks when people are so vicious, its obvious that that person has an unusual situation- it is not usual for a person to continue when they see a person submit. Hormones: testosterone has a big effect- early in life- it helps organize body and brain development- later it activates aggressive behavior, brain chemistry and things that are happening to their individual. Direct reinforcement and punishment of aggressive behaviors. Ball in waiting area- not tossing to one person after already been tossed to. 2 boys taking and not including the girl in their conversation: to regain belonging: Conforming to the group- being more pleasant to be around.
