Aggression, personality and motivation

Overview

Direct and indirect aggression, introverts and extroverts and the sports that suit them, and intrinsic and extrinsic motivation with their strengths and risks.

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Questions from this subtopic

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1. 1

   What is direct aggression?

   Model answer

   Direct aggression is an aggressive act that involves physical contact with an opponent. A punch in boxing is an example of direct aggression.

2. 2

   What is indirect aggression?

   Model answer

   Indirect aggression is an aggressive act that does not involve physical contact with an opponent. The aggression is directed at an object, such as the ball, to gain an advantage.

3. 3

   Give an example of indirect aggression in sport.

   Model answer

   A badminton player smashing the shuttle hard into the opponent's court shows indirect aggression. The aggression is taken out on the shuttle, not on the opponent.

4. 4

   Why is a shoulder charge in football an example of direct aggression?

   Model answer

   The player makes physical contact with an opponent to win the ball. A fair shoulder charge is within the rules but is still direct aggression.

5. 5

   Why might a performer use indirect aggression in a racket sport?

   Model answer

   A hard, aggressive shot can pressure the opponent into a weak return or an error. The performer gains an advantage without any physical contact.

6. 6

   What are the characteristics of an introvert?

   Model answer

   An introvert tends to be shy, quiet and thoughtful. Introverts enjoy being on their own.

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