Psychology Essay

In a few sentences, please respond to each of the following questions. Up to 10 points can be earned for a completed assignment, with partial credit available for incomplete responses.

• Define the term aggression and differentiate between the following theories of aggression: Freud’s instinct (drive) theory; frustration-aggression theory; social learning theory. Which one do you think provides the best and most thorough explanation for aggression? Support your response
• Explain the general aggression model (GAM) and how situational versus individual differences can explain the causes of aggression
• Distinguish between frustration and provocation. What role does each play in the causes of aggression, and how do you think we can learn to control these two basic sources of aggression? Support your response
• Discuss the roles that media violence and social exclusion play in the causes of aggression. Explain what took place during the famous Bobo Doll experiments in the 1960’s, and explain which theory of aggression these studies support
• Discuss the role that narcissism and threats to an ego might play in the causes of aggression
• Discuss the role that situational factors such as heat, alcohol, and gun availability might play in the causes of aggression.
• Define the term bullying and discuss the factors that increase the chances of engaging in bullying. What factors have been found to be associated with bullies and victims? Discuss the ways that we can reduce bullying and cyber bullying
• Discuss the role that each of the following plays in the prevention and control of aggression: punishment; catharsis; self-regulation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method and which one would you choose to employ if you were a trained professional that offered behavior modification to your clients? Support your response