Instinct theory
What Instinct theory means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Aggression is innate and biologically driven, an inborn trait or drive that competition can release.
Aggression is innate, an inborn drive that competition can release.
Topics that use Instinct theory
- Aggression (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Aggressive cue theory
- Arousal regulation
- Frustration-aggression hypothesis
- Goal-directed behaviour
- Rule adherence
- Social learning theory
- Aggression
- Assertion
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