Answer to Question #178410 in Psychology for Shaji

Question

Sandra, a 13 year old girl, has been banned from her school football team after a confrontation with an opponent in a match. Sandra pushed and kicked the other girl to the floor after there was contact between them when they challenged for the ball in the air. The Head teacher blames the behavior of professional footballers for setting a bad example to young players when they watch football on television.

      (I) Identify the psychological content in the above scenario.                 

      (II) Suggest a field of psychology which deals these kinds of problems.

Answer 1

There is an emotional torture in the mindset that triggers the emotions on being violent around other people. The field of psychological abuse handles the case easily to help restore balance.