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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > mental health, mental disorders, and special groups > antisocial behavior > violence > psychological theories and diagnoses for violent behavior > psychological theories of aggression
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > antisocial behavior > violence > psychological theories and diagnoses for violent behavior > psychological theories of aggression
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > antisocial behavior > violence > psychological theories and diagnoses for violent behavior > psychological theories of aggression
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > crimes and offenses > antisocial behavior > violence > psychological theories and diagnoses for violent behavior > psychological theories of aggression
... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > violence > psychological theories and diagnoses for violent behavior > psychological theories of aggression

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psychological theories of aggression  

Definition

  • Aggression has been defined as the intention and the attempt to unduly control, harm, or destroy another individual by physical, social, emotional, or psychological means. This definition applies to aggression toward objects as well. [Source: Encyclopedia of Murder and Violent Crime; Aggression: Psychological Theories]

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