Kin Lecture #32 - Nov 28, 2012
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November 28, 2012 Kinesiology Lecture #32 Aggression in Sport: Aggression – any form of overt, intentional behavior directed toward the goal of harming or injuring another living being who is motivated to avoid such treatment (Baron, 1994) A physical or verbal behavior not an attitude or emotion Involves injury or harm Is directed towards another living organism (can be oneself/animal or pet) Has intent Can be physical or psychological Aggression is NOT: Assertiveness – intense or highly motivated performance (tenacious, confident, legitimate acts of force or strategy Dominance or leadership Aggression comes in two forms: 1. Hostile (reactive) – violent (an end in itself – inflict injury) (ex. bar fight, someone hits you, you hit them back – an attempt to retaliate 2. Instrumental – a means to a non violent end (used to intimidate or exert psychological pressure) – want to intimidate not actually hurt Most aggression in sport is instrumental Causes of Aggression (theories)
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November 28, 2012
Kinesiology Lecture #32
Aggression in Sport:Aggression any form of overt, intentional behavior directed toward the goal of harming or injuring another living being who is motivated to avoid such treatment (Baron, 1994) A physical or verbal behavior not an attitude or emotion Involves injury or harm Is directed towards another living organism (can be oneself/animal or pet) Has intent Can be physical or psychological
Aggression is NOT: Assertiveness intense or highly motivated performance (tenacious, confident, legitimate acts of force or strategy Dominance or leadership
Aggression comes in two forms:1. Hostile (reactive) violent (an end in itself inflict injury) (ex. bar fight, someone hits you, you hit them back an attempt to retaliate2. Instrumental a means to a non violent end (used to intimidate or exert psychological pressure) want to intimidate not actually hurtMost aggression in sport is instrumental
Causes of Aggression (theories)
