Kinesiology 1088A/B Lecture Notes - Verbal Behavior

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 1088A/B
• Professor: Prof

Document Summary

Definition: any form of overt, intentional behaviour directed toward the goal of harming or injuring another living being who is motivated to avoid such treatment (baron, 1994) Aggression is a physical or verbal behaviour not an attitude or emotion, involve injury or harm, is directed toward another living organism (can be oneself, animal/pet), has intent, can be physical or psychological. Aggression is not assertiveness intense or highly motivated performance (tenacious, confident, legitimate acts of force or strategy), dominance or leadership. Aggression comes in two forms: hostile (reactive) violent (an end in itself inflict injury) (ex. bar fight, instrumental a means to a non-violent end (used to intimidate or exert psychological pressure)