PSY 638 PSY638 Module 8-1 Aggression in Childhood.docx – Snhu
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PSY 638 PSY638 Module 8-1 Aggression in Childhood.docx – Snhu
Aggression is behavior defined as an action intended to dominate or control that is often unprovoked, hostile, and/or destructive in nature [ CITATION Mer20 \l 1033 ]. Aggression can be emotional, mental, physical, or verbal with the intent to harm the victim physically or mentally and often originates from substance abuse, an underlying mental health disorder, or a medical condition. Aggressive behavior can be used to achieve a goal, assert dominance, express anger, frustration, possession, or hostility, intimidate, threaten, or compete with others, respond to fear, or react to pain. Assessment of the Role of AggressionThere is two types of aggression recognized within the psychology community: impulsive and instrumental. Impulsive aggression involves strong emotions, is unplanned, and often occurs in the heat of the moment [ CITATION Bla16 \l 1033 ]. An example would be road rage, i.e. yelling expletives at a driver for almost causing an accident. This form of aggression has been found to be caused by anger attributed to the threat response within the brain[ CITATION Bla16 \l 1033 ]. Instrumental aggression aims to achieve a greater goal and is calculated and planned [ CITATION Lan11 \l 1033 ]. An example of this form of aggression would be armed robbery, i.e. harming someone to obtain money or lucrative goods.
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PSY 638 PSY638 Module 8-1 Aggression in Childhood.docx – Snhu
Aggression is behavior defined as an action intended to dominate or control that is often unprovoked, hostile, and/or destructive in nature [ CITATION Mer20 \l 1033 ]. Aggression can be emotional, mental, physical, or verbal with the intent to harm the victim physically or mentally and often originates from substance abuse, an underlying mental health disorder, or a medical condition. Aggressive behavior can be used to achieve a goal, assert dominance, express anger, frustration, possession, or hostility, intimidate, threaten, or compete with others, respond to fear, or react to pain. Assessment of the Role of AggressionThere is two types of aggression recognized within the psychology community: impulsive and instrumental. Impulsive aggression involves strong emotions, is unplanned, and often occurs in the heat of the moment [ CITATION Bla16 \l 1033 ]. An example would be road rage, i.e. yelling expletives at a driver for almost causing an accident. This form of aggression has been found to be caused by anger attributed to the threat response within the brain[ CITATION Bla16 \l 1033 ].
PSY 638 PSY638 Module 8-1 Aggression in Childhood.docx – Snhu
Instrumental aggression aims to achieve a greater goal and is calculated and planned [ CITATION Lan11 \l 1033 ]. An example of this form of aggression would be armed robbery, i.e. harming someone to obtain money or lucrative goods. In infancy and early childhood, it is normal for children to express anger and aggression through physical behavior such as hitting and biting. Early childhood marks huge cognitive development such as self-awareness, communication, and strides toward independence. Conflicts can arise when independence is stifled by parental control. As the child ages, physical aggressive behaviors increase. Most children learn to regulate aggressive behavior by expressing their feelings in a constructive manner. This can be attributed to the parental response at the
PSY 638 PSY638 Module 8-1 Aggression in Childhood.docx – Snhu
AGGRESSION IN CHILDHOOD3occurrence of the aggressive behavior. Parents that react calmly, assert disapproval, and encourage the child to use peaceful behaviors are often successful at decreasing aggressive behavior. Physical aggression that cannot be curbed may be a precursor to physical and mental health problems, substance abuse, depression, and violent crime [CITATION Tre04 \l 1033 ]. Children that exhibit high levels of aggression are at an increased risk for issues into adulthood. Without proper re-direction, physical aggression can become a problem that may require clinical intervention. Keenan (2012) notes that aggression occurring during the first five years of life is often associated with other deficits, mental disorders, and poor social outcomes. Tremblay, et al(2004) found that humans learn to regulate physical aggression during early childhood, and those that do not often come from low-income households, have mothers with a history of antisocial
PSY 638 PSY638 Module 8-1 Aggression in Childhood.docx – Snhu
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