Concept information
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behavior (psychology)
antisocial behavior
violence
psychological theories and diagnoses for violent behavior
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crimes and offenses
antisocial behavior
violence
psychological theories and diagnoses for violent behavior
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mental health, mental disorders, and special groups
antisocial behavior
violence
psychological theories and diagnoses for violent behavior
Preferred term
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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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/psychological_theories_of_aggression
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