| Abstract: | The relationship of anxiety to aggression was postulated, with anxiety seen as both an inhibitor as well as a stimulus for aggression under the appropriate conditions. The data was derived from a previous study by Sears (see 21: 4422) re childrens' play with dolls. It was hypothesized that aggression would be more frequently directed towards adult rather than child dolls; the hypothesis was interpreted as being supported. In conclusion, the author states, "In fantasy as compared with real life, anxiety functions more as a stimulus than as an inhibitor." (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
