Position Paper: Aggression

On the other hand, social learning theory does allow us to explain the enormous cultural variations of aggression. SLT can account for these variations as it places value on social norms. This explains society such as the Amish where there is very little aggression as it indicates the importance of learning over biology. Secondly, through context-dependent learning, SLT accounts for why people may be aggressive in one situation and yet not in another, as we learn that while in some situations aggressive behaviour is rewarded, we also learn that in others it is not. Patterson et al found evidence in favour of social learning theory within his research into the importance of role models in the development of anti-social behaviour. Through questionnaires they found that very aggressive children tend to be raised in homes of high aggression, little affection and little positive feedback. Also, Mead found that the Arapesh (an example of a non-aggressive culture in which aggression is not admired and therefore not modelled or reinforces by adults.

After viewing Origins of Human Aggression (The Nature of Things), I learned a lot about origins of human aggression. In the first part of the video, it focused on 2 year old children and how aggression is derived. The video states a study shows that signs of aggression start within the first couple months of a newborn’s life (Maher, Origins of Human Aggression (The Nature of Things). This study within the video I believe is accurate. I was told by my parents that as I grew I began to be more aggressive. The older I got, I began to do things such as: throw objects, hit people, and throw a tantrum if I could not get my way. One time I cried for an hour just so my mother would buy me a pair of shoes. Throwing that tantrum got me my way, but

Is aggression an innate and deterministic quality from birth, or is it something that one that all can control, as a matter of free will and choice, to be used when we need it in a calculated manner? At birth all people are born with aggression as a survival trait. As we educate ourselves as we have seen in the video “The Truth About Violence” even in an educated culture such as the United States we still have violence. Violent people and we are drawn to violent sports such as cage fighting and football. Even the most mild manner people who don’t like violence in movies, sports or anywhere else can find enjoyment from participating in violence. When a person results to violence I don’t believe they can control the amount of aggression

“According to Kaj Bjorkqvist, a pioneer in the field of human aggression, the development of social and verbal skills allows for "sophisticated strategies of aggression," "with the aggressor being able to harm a target person without even being identified: Those strategies may be referred to as indirect aggression” ("Sex Differ- ences," 179).”

Aggression is a natural part of human behavior, and can even be adaptive in certain situations. However, when aggression manifests itself in violent behaviors, it becomes problematic. Patterns of aggression change throughout childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood, and these changes usually differ between males and females (Loeber, 1997). Physical aggression is typically greatest early in life and decreases during adolescence, whereas more serious violence tends to increase with age, particularly during adolescence (Loeber, 1997). Despite the changes that occur in aggressive tendencies throughout childhood and adolescence, aggression is seen as a very stable trait, almost as stable as

Aggression is verbal or physical behavior intended to cause harm. Although we may not like to admit it, we all participate in aggressive behavior at some level and at some time in our lives. Do evolutionary factors play a large role in aggression? What was Freud 's theory about violence? What does more recent research say about a likely evolutionary role for violence? What does Hawley 's research say about this?

Violence is caused by different factors; one can be genetic. In chapter ten the author states that genetic influences aggressiveness. It is also stated that in a study examining 12.5 million residents of Sweden, those with a genetic sibling convicted of a violent crime were four times as likely to be convicted themselves. Alcohol can also be the reason of aggression. Poor diet is also a factor of aggression. According to the book frustration also causes aggression. A way to reduce violence is by keeping your temper and not getting out control. If you know you are a person that gets aggressive when drinking, do not drink to get drunk. Controlling your liquor is a way to reduce violence. Also eat good do not starve your self because that can cause frustration. Also media have a lot to do with violence. The media promotes violence TV shows and movies. A way to reduce to violence is by taking away this type of shows on TV. Also video games can be really violence, parents should not let their children play with violence. The video games teaches children how to be violent, those types of video games should

To understand the research in its entirety, it’s important to note the two types of aggression that were

The one theory that I chose from the five theories of aggression is frustration aggression. The frustration aggression theory is being describes as frustration which is blocking of a goal creates a motive for aggression. Fear of Punishment or disapproval may cause the aggressive behavior to be displaced against some other target, or oneself. As an example, last week I was trying to take a test for this class; however, I did not pay attention on the date that is supposed to be posted it. My birthday was on friday, so I wanted to take it so I can be free over the weekend. Soon as I opened up my computer on the test page , it was blank with the time running. I freak out; on top it my boyfriend would not stop blowing up my phone. I became very

Humans usually engage in aggression when they seek to cause harm or pain to another person. It may range from verbal abuse to physical abuse. It can also involve harming personal property. Aggressive behavior also affects communities and societies, leading to losses in business sectors, and to personal health costs. Aggression also can increase the burden on the healthcare and justice systems (Corso et al., 2007). One important distinction that is often made in the literature is between proactive and reactive aggression (Roth & Struber, 2009). While Proactive aggression can be characterized as planned and goal-directed, reactive aggression can be characterized as aggression committed in anger as retaliation for a perceived negative experience

Statistics indicate many aggressors at some point or another have witnessed acts of violence. During childhood, these observed behaviors can have a major impact and influence on adolescent and adult attitudes, perception of self and others. "Children become more susceptible and prone to negative and dangerous behaviors which can

Aggression is a complex issue to contextualise as it can mean both hostile, attacking behaviour and verbal behaviour with intent to cause harm. However, aggression may also be reactionary in response to environmental factors. Teenage aggression arises from negative environmental influences during upbringing. The roles of peers, family and media shape these environmental influences which include: bullying, abuse in the home, and violent video games.

The Social Learning theory is by observing others and then to imitating them by learning through social behavior. People will asks their peers if being aggress is okay, and if the social norm accepts that as being an normal behavior then people will be aggress with one and other “Thus if a respected person or institution endorse aggression”.

There are clearly no simple genetic or hormonal factors that can explain the variation in aggressive in males and females. Studies of human males suggest that there is at most a small genetic component to aggression, but a greater one for personality traits associated with such behavior. The biological mechanisms translating the message in the genes into antisocial or criminal behavior are not known. Therefore, there is clearly no simple aggressive gene effect. Many genes are likely to be involved, and each may have a weak effect on aggressive behavior. A direct genetic effect on aggression, for example, may determine how quickly an individual responds to aggravation. Aggression may also be influenced indirectly; for example, a man's size and strength may affect the way he behaves and how others react to him. (Turner, 253)

Aggressive behavior is meant to victimize someone mentally, emotionally or physically and is more often then not done deliberately. This behavior will generally violate social norms but it may vary from culture to culture and those who are aggressive will also have other social impairments as well. (Education Portal, 2014)