HED 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Distracted Driving, Mattress, Personal Flotation Device
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Heavy use of alcohol and other substances. Primary aggression is goal directed, hostile self-assertion that is destructive in nature. Reactive aggression is often part of an emotional reaction brought about by frustration. *** intermittent explosive disorder is characterized by repeated episodes of aggressive, violent behavior grossly out of proportion to the situation. This includes violence inflicted against one individual by another, or a small group of others. Homicide is the 15th leading cause of death in the united states. Ethnoviolence describes violence among ethnic groups in larger society based on prejudice and discrimination. Prejudice is an irrational attitude of hostility directed against an individual, race, or group. Discrimination constitutes actions that deny equal treatment or opportunities to an individual or group. Thrill seeking, feeling threatened, retaliation for a real or perceived insult, or fear of the unknown are some explanations for hate crimes.
