CRM380: 5 ~ Human Aggression and Violence

Aggression

Behavior perpetrated or attempted with the intention of harming another individual physically or psychologically.

Instrumental Aggression

Purposeful, goal-directed aggression intended to achieve a specific outcome, often less emotional.

Hostile Aggression

Aggression that is reactive to a perceived threat or frustration, characterized by anger and intended to harm.

Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis

The theory that frustration increases the likelihood of aggressive behavior as a response to blocked goals.

Displaced Aggression

Aggression directed toward an innocent target, usually because the true source of frustration cannot be attacked.

Social Learning Theory

The theory that aggression is learned through observing others and receiving reinforcement for aggressive behaviors.

Excitation Transfer Theory

The theory that arousal from one situation can be transferred to another, increasing the likelihood of aggression.

Hostile Attribution Bias

The tendency to interpret others' ambiguous actions as hostile and threatening, leading to increased aggression.

Weapons Effect

The phenomenon where the presence of weapons increases aggressive thoughts and feelings, thereby increasing aggression.

Cognitive Scripts

Mental templates that guide behavior based on prior experiences, particularly in aggressive situations.