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sociological theories of aggression  

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  • Why do individuals commit violent acts that injure or kill other people? This is perhaps the most difficult question for society to grapple with because there are so many types and levels of violence that finding a simple answer is impossible. Nevertheless, theorists have developed a range of explanations that include biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives on the causes and control of violent behavior. [Source: Encyclopedia of Murder and Violent Crime; Aggression: Sociological Theories]

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