Aggression

<Tab/>Aggression is defined as any behavior that is intended to harm someone. Several studies have shown that exposure to television violence increased aggressiveness and that aggressive children tend to look for the more violent programs. These are not the only factors being studied though. There are several theories that branch out from such ideas. There are two main factors that can possibly explain aggression; biological and psychosocial factors. <…

…The good news is that the evidence shows that humans can in the right circumstances and with the appropriate training be kinder to one another. The bad news is that thus far, we seem to be loosing the battle against violence. We are all exposed to a countless list of responses to frustration, but in many ways the message seems to imply that aggression is the answer. source: psychology in action, 6th edition, karen huffman