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==Etymology==
[[Latin]] aggression-, aggressio attack, from aggredi to attack, from ad- + gradi to step, go
*Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_Century 1611]
==Definitions==
*1 : a forceful action or procedure (as an unprovoked attack) especially when intended to dominate or master
*2 : the practice of making attacks or encroachments; especially : unprovoked violation by one country of the territorial integrity of another
*3 : hostile, injurious, or destructive behavior or outlook especially when caused by frustration
==Description==
'''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.