Psychology A2 - Aggression

WHAT IS AGGRESSION?

• Behaviour that is intended to harm or injure, another human being, psychologically or physically.

HOWEVER...

• Not all behaviour resulting in harm is a form of aggression, for example; a doctor that is uses an injection can cause harm however the doctors intent is to prevent problem.

TYPES OF AGGRESSION...

• HOSTILE AGGRESSION
• INSTRUMENTAL AGGRESSION
• PRO-SOCIAL AGGRESSION

HOSTILE AGGRESSION

• Driven by anger, generally caused…