Outline What is aggression Contributors to aggression I
Outline What is aggression? Contributors to aggression I. I. Learning A. Social learning theory 1. 2. Media and violence Today will we be discussing body image, anorexia, and physical abuse Evolution III. Culture IV. Situation A. Frustration aggression hypothesis II. III. How to reduce aggression
What is aggression? Intentional behavior aimed at causing either physical or psychological pain. Two types of aggression I. II. A. B. Hostile aggression – act stemming from feelings of anger to create pain Instrumental aggression – means toward some goal
Michael Brewer • Owed 40$ for video game • Kids stole bike for $ • Michael reported theft to police, kids arrested • Doused with rubbing alcohol, set on fire, burns on 65% of body
Aurora shooting James Holmes , opened fire during Batman movie. 70 people wounded, 12 died
Columbine
Women do perpetrate violence: Brenda Spencer (16 yr) I don’t Like Mondays
Contributors: Learning I. Social Learning: – learn behavior by observing others (a model) A. Others teach aggression 1. 2. 3. Bobo doll experiment Don’t have to personally experience rewards and punishments in order to learn Aggression is not cathartic Given these findings, what influence does the media have?
Media and Violence
Media findings Girls who watch the most tv have the most negative attitudes toward women Suicides increase after a well publicized suicide, especially if the person is famous A child sees 100, 000 violent episodes, 8, 000 murders before finishing elementary school When culture is exposed to TV, violence increases n n n Especially, if have aggressive tendencies TV viewing predicts seriousness of criminal acts
Why is exposure harmful? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Weakens inhibitions Teaches us how to do it Primes aggressive reactions Desensitizes Promotes belief that the world is dangers
Advertisement I. Integrates: Advertisement, Conformity, Roles, Aggression Points A. Social Learning – learn what we see B. Normative/informational social influence C. Impossible beauty standard, but hard to recognize it as D. E. F. G. such Objectification: Dehumanizes body and turned into thing - if a thing then can lead to abuse Race – animal like depictions Masculinity threats Public health crisis ? perhaps we should be aware and thoughtful about advertisements/images
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