3. Aggression refers to a range of behaviors
that can result in both physical and
psychological harm to oneself, other or
objects in the environment.
DEFINITION
11. physical health
Mental health
family structure
relationships with
others
work or school
environment
societal or
socioeconomic
factors
individual traits
What Causes Aggressive
Behavior?
15. Understanding Aggression and Violence:
violence may be predatory, impulsive, reactive,
or defensive in nature
Management of aggression can be facilitated
through redirection, conflict mediation, and the
establishing of boundaries and appropriate peer
relationships
18. Aggression occurs as a
result of frustration
Individuals are frustrated in
achieving their aims; the most
likely response is aggression.
Frustration as a Factor in Aggression:
19. Social Learning Approach
direct experience or through observation or
imitation of others
parental approval
Aggression as a Learned Behavior
23. All human behavior originates either directly or
indirectly from ‘EROS’, the life instinct
Eros and Thantos or life instinct and death instinct
Including aggressive behavior stems from the
complex interaction between the instinct of Eros and
Thantos and the constant tension between them.
Instinct Theory of Aggression
24. Aggression is inherited and biological in
nature and is expressed overtly and covertly
Lornez’s View
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