Anger, Hostility, and Aggression Overview

This set of flashcards covers key concepts, definitions, and important phases related to anger, hostility, and aggression as outlined in the lecture notes.

Hostility

Also called verbal aggression; expressed through verbal abuse, lack of cooperation, violation of rules, or threatening behavior.

Physical aggression

Behavior involving attacking or injuring another person or destroying property, meant to harm, punish, or force compliance.

Triggering phase

The initial incident that initiates an aggressive response.

Escalation phase

The phase characterized by an increasing loss of control.

Crisis phase

A phase where there is a complete loss of emotional and physical control.

Recovery phase

The phase where an individual begins to regain control after a crisis.

Postcrisis phase

The phase of reconciliation and return to normal functioning after a crisis.

Paranoid delusions

Belief that others are out to get the person, often associated with aggressive behavior.

Auditory hallucinations

Commands heard by the individual to hurt others, linked to aggression in psychiatric conditions.

Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)

A rare psychiatric diagnosis characterized by discrete episodes of aggressive impulses and disproportionate aggression.

Acting out

An immature defense mechanism where individuals deal with emotional conflicts through verbal or physical aggression.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques

Techniques for anger management that include distraction, communication skills, problem-solving, and reframing.

Medications for aggression

Includes lithium, carbamazepine, atypical antipsychotics, and benzodiazepines used for managing aggression in psychiatric conditions.

Workplace bullying

Verbal abuse, threatening, intimidating, humiliating behaviors, and work interference in a professional setting.

Assertive communication

Using 'I' statements to express feelings related to specific situations, facilitating problem-solving.

JCAHO Sentinel Event Alert

Highlights the impact of intimidating behaviors on safety, leading to errors and decreased patient satisfaction.