PSYCH 221 Chapter 12: PSYCH 221 - Chapter 12
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Aggression: behavior intended to cause physical or psychological harm to another. Hostile aggression: stemming from feelings of anger and intended to cause pain. Males more aggressive to show dominance and defend (evolutionary psychologists) Instrumental aggression: some other goal than causing pain: females become aggressive when they have to protect their offspring. Testosterone can increase aggression, but competitive, sexual, or aggressive situations also increases testosterone. Some aggressive behavior is unlearned and some can be modified by experience. Aggression is optional: we have the capacity for it but where we express it is learned. Culture of honor: putting someone"s reputation on the line, resulting in aggressiveness. Men are more aggressive than women, but women are similar when threatened or given the opportunity to act aggressively. Relational aggression: harming another through manipulation of relationships (more common in females, mean girls ) Social-cognitive learning theory: we learn social behaviors by observing others and imitating them.
