PSY220H5 Lecture Notes - Ethnic Conflict, Conduct Disorder, Emotional Contagion
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What is aggression: why does aggression occur, when does aggression occur, how can aggression be reduced, aggression intentional behaviour aimed at causing either physical or psychological pain. Intention is the key: accidents, dental treatments, hostile aggression aggression stemming from feelings of anger and aimed at inflicting pain. Linebacker tackling blocker because he is angry at him and wants to cause him pain. Murders: arguments, brawls while under influence of alcohol, romantic triangles (intense feelings of anger and individual wants to cause pain to another person) Instrumental aggression aggression as a means to some goal other than causing pain: main goal is not to cause pain but to get to something you want. Linebacker tackling blocker in order to get to ball carrier. Terrorist acts- suicide bombers intent isn"t necessarily to inflict pain to others but to send a message. Violent acts of retribution and sexual coercion (i. e. rape may be about power or dominance) - i. e. acts of revenge.
