intro to aggression
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what is aggression
Behaviour intended to cause harm to others (physical or psychological)
what are the two types of aggression
1-REACTIVE HOSTILE AGGRESSION 2-CONTROLLED INSTRUMENTAL AGGRESSION
what is reactive hostile aggression
(Hot aggression) occurs when the person is in a heightened emotional state
What is controlled instrumental aggression
(Cold aggression) Pursuing a goal and causing harm to other in order to achieve that goal
What would a bio psychologist say about the cause of aggression
They would say it’s caused by having a different structured/functioning CNS/brain in comparison to someone who is less aggressive
What is important when it comes to aggression
Success/outcome isn’t important but the intent is
Why is aggression not localised
Because it is caused by several diff brain structures interacting with each other,not just one