L33 Psych 315 Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Sex Change, Observational Learning, Desertion
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It involves a behavior (not just angry feelings) It is aimed at hurting someone (not just assertiveness or playfulness) Assertiveness: behavior intended to express dominance or self-confidence. Aggression: intentional behavior aimed at doing harm or causing pain to another person. Attempt to hurt another person without obvious face-to-face conflict e. g. spreading a rumor that your ex-romantic partner has venereal disease. Behavior intended to hurt someone to his/her face e. g. a hockey player punches another player in the face. Hurtful behavior that stems from angry feelings -- no physical confrontation e. g. a child throws a temper tantrum after mom refuses to buy candy. Hurting another to accomplish another (non-aggressive) goal e. g. a mother spanks a child to discourage them from repeating a tantrum. Capacity for aggression exists (gender, hormones, personality, etc. ) You make a conscious decision to act aggressively, depending on context of the situation and your personality.
