Forceful physical, verbal, or symbolic action. May be appropriate and self-protective, including healthy self-assertiveness, or inappropriate as in hostile or destructive behavior. May also be directed toward the environment, toward another person or personality, or toward the self, as in depression.
To attack.
The state of feeling violently angry towards someone or something.
Hostile behavior directed against oneself or others, arising from frustration or inner drives.
A general term that covers a range of hostile behaviour, some of which may extend beyond normal social behaviour. Some physical diseases cause aggressive outbursts: temporal lobe epilepsy and hypoglycaemia are examples. Certain psychiatric disorders— such as antisocial personality disorders, alcohol or drug abuse, and schizophrenia — may be associated with aggression.
A forceful physical, verbal, or symbolic action. It may be appropriate and self-protective, indicating healthy self-assertiveness, or it may be inappropriate. The behavior may be directed outward toward the environment or inward toward the self.
The term “aggression” encompasses a broad range of hostile actions. It is believed that multiple factors, including human evolutionary survival strategies, contribute to the occurrence of aggression. The understanding of aggression is complex, influenced by a combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors.
Androgen hormones, which are male sex hormones, have been associated with the promotion of aggression, while estrogen hormones, the female sex hormones, may have a suppressive effect on aggression. Age is another factor influencing aggression, as it tends to be more prevalent among teenagers and young adults. Some individuals believe that frustration or a lack of affection during childhood can contribute to the development of aggression. Additionally, certain conditions such as brain tumors or head injuries have been linked to increased aggression. Understanding the multifaceted nature of aggression requires considering various biological, psychological, and environmental factors that can influence its manifestation.
Psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, antisocial personality disorder, mania, and substance abuse, particularly involving alcohol or amphetamine drugs, have been associated with episodes of aggressive outbursts. Furthermore, medical conditions including temporal lobe epilepsy, hypoglycemia, and confusion resulting from physical illnesses can also contribute to aggression, albeit less commonly. It is important to recognize that various psychiatric and medical factors can influence the manifestation of aggressive behavior, necessitating a comprehensive evaluation and tailored interventions for individuals experiencing such challenges.