'''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. |