SOC-12 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Personality Disorder, Social Control Theory, Substance Theory
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Lash out or say things that we don"t mean. Conversely, anger is an emotion that can be expressed in healthy behaviours such as assertiveness, problem-solving, negotiation, conflict management, and empathy. So, you see that not all anger is wrong. Anger is a problem when it is too frequent, too intense, lasts too long, leads to aggression, disturbs work or relationships. No disorders identified, mental illness is not an excuse or valid reason to engage in abuse. Proposed that individuals suffer from mental illness, personality disorders, and other dysfunctions that cause them to engage in aggressive acts with the family. Failed to identify personality traits related to violence. Need to be careful with this theory because it may remove personal responsibility again, not a valid reason or excuse to engage in abuse. Proposed that alcohol or drugs cause or contribute to family violence. No evidence that it directly causes family violence.
