PSYC 215 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Female Genital Mutilation, Cheq Wong Language, Relational Aggression
14 Dec 2015
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What is aggression: aggression: behavior intended to harm another individual, aggression comes in many forms: Extreme acts of aggression are called violence. Anger consists of strong feelings of displeasure in response to a perceived injury; the exact nature of the feelings depends on the situation. Hostility is a negative, antagonistic attitude toward another person or group: people can be angry without being hostile and vice versa. Bullying behavior appears to peak in the middle school years, from grade 6-8, and is increasingly seen as the form of cyberbullying. Bullying can lead to extraordinary suffering, including feelings of panic, nervousness, and distraction in school; recurring memories of abuse; depression and anxiety that can endure through adulthood; and even suicide: non-violent cultures. There are a handful of societies that stand out as non-violent places. Bota: these societies strongly oppose competition and endorse cooperation in all aspects of their lives.
