Psychology 2070A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Narcissism, Racing Video Game, Substance Abuse

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2070A/B
• Professor: James M Olson

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Aggression any form of behavior that is intended to injure someone physically or psychologically is referred specifically to observable behavior. Harm or potential harm is involved in all cases of aggression- but not all harm-doing should be labeled aggression (dentist whose intent is to help, but whose behavior can cause pain) When aggression is intended to cause extreme injury or death we call it violence. Violence is always a form of aggression, but not all aggression is violence because it is not always aimed at causing extreme injury. Hostile aggression- aggression that results from anger, frustration, or hatred. Instrumental aggression- harm-doing that is motivated by goals other than hurting the target, such as obtaining something of value. Relational aggression behavior that is intended to damage another persons peer relationships. Happens even at preschool age, especially among girls. Among older youths (gr 7-9) found that both overt and relational aggression were positively related to popularity (it was cool )