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==Etymology==

==Etymology==

[[Latin]] aggression-, aggressio attack, from aggredi to attack, from ad- + gradi to step, go  

[[Latin]] aggression-, aggressio attack, from aggredi to attack, from ad- + gradi to step, go  

*Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_Century 1611]

*Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_Century 1611]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1 : a forceful action or procedure (as an unprovoked attack) especially when intended to dominate or master

*1 : a forceful action or procedure (as an unprovoked attack) especially when intended to dominate or master

'''Agression''', in [[psychology]], as well as other [[Social Sciences|social and behavioral sciences]],  refers to [[behavior]] between members of the same [[species]] that is [[intended]] to cause [[pain]] or harm. Predatory or [[defensive]] behavior between members of [[different]] species is not [[normal]]ly considered "aggression." Aggression takes a variety of forms among [[humans]] and can be [[physical]], [[mental]], or [[Language|verbal]]. Aggression should not be confused with [[assertiveness]], although the terms are often used interchangeably among laypeople, e.g. an aggressive salesperson.

'''Agression''', in [[psychology]], as well as other [[Social Sciences|social and behavioral sciences]],  refers to [[behavior]] between members of the same [[species]] that is [[intended]] to cause [[pain]] or harm. Predatory or [[defensive]] behavior between members of [[different]] species is not [[normal]]ly considered "aggression." Aggression takes a variety of forms among [[humans]] and can be [[physical]], [[mental]], or [[Language|verbal]]. Aggression should not be confused with [[assertiveness]], although the terms are often used interchangeably among laypeople, e.g. an aggressive salesperson.

There are two broad categories of aggression. These include hostile, affective, or retaliatory aggression and instrumental, predatory, or goal-oriented aggression.[1][2][3][4] Empirical [[research]] indicates that there is a [[critical]] [[difference]] between the two, both psychologically and physiologically. Some research indicates that people with tendencies toward affective aggression have lower levels of [[intelligence]] than those with tendencies toward predatory aggression.

There are two broad categories of aggression. These include hostile, affective, or retaliatory aggression and instrumental, predatory, or goal-oriented aggression. Empirical [[research]] indicates that there is a [[critical]] [[difference]] between the two, both psychologically and physiologically. Some research indicates that people with tendencies toward affective aggression have lower levels of [[intelligence]] than those with tendencies toward predatory aggression.

Across many different human [[cultures]], [[men]] are more likely than [[women]] to [[express]] aggression by means of direct [[physical]] [[violence]]. Women are more likely to instead express aggression through a variety of indirect or [[Emotion|nonphysical]] means.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aggressive]

Across many different human [[cultures]], [[men]] are more likely than [[women]] to [[express]] aggression by means of direct [[physical]] [[violence]]. Women are more likely to instead express aggression through a variety of indirect or [[Emotion|nonphysical]] means.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aggressive]

[[Category: Psychology]]

[[Category: Psychology]]