Physical Education A-Level
Assertion
What Assertion means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Assertion
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Reference: AQA
Forceful behaviour that is within the rules and without intent to harm.
Topics that use Assertion
- Aggression (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Aggressive cue theory
- Arousal regulation
- Frustration-aggression hypothesis
- Goal-directed behaviour
- Instinct theory
- Rule adherence
- Social learning theory
- Aggression
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