PSYC39H3 Lecture Notes - Serial Killer, Psychological Types
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Aggression any behavior directed towards another individual that is carried out with the proximate (immediate) intent to cause harm (anderson & bushman, 2002) Violence - aggression that has extreme harm as its goal (anderson & bushman, 2002) 1 in 8 criminal incidents in canada. 33% of violent incidents are reported to the police (2004) Highest reporting for: robbery, physical assault, sexual assault. Rates of victimization similar for men and women. Men more likely to experience non-sexual violence; women sexual violence. 51% of violent crimes committed by someone victims know; 44% - by strangers. Higher rates of victimization associated with: being young, single, often going out in the evening, living in cities. Hostile aggression impulsive reaction to real or perceived provocation or threat. Instrumental aggression premeditated and aimed at achieving some secondary goal. Some acts of aggression have elements of both. Aggression is learned (from direct experience and from observing others) Behaviour is shaped by its consequences (reinforcement or punishment)
