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

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violent behavior  

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  • Acts that involve great force and are capable of and intended to injure, damage, destroy, or intimidate. The study of domestic violence includes marital rape, incest, child abuse, partner abuse, and parent abuse; other acts include gang warfare, victimization, aggressive behavior within institutions, and other crimes. [Source: The Dictionary of Family Psychology and Family Therapy; violent behavior]

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