(Theories of Aggression,n.d.) ... If a child grows up watching his father act violently towards others, that child will acquire the same aggressive tendencies as his father.... Frustration is the cause of aggression and aggression is the result of frustration. ... The frustration-aggression theory has therefore been modified to include other instigating factors of aggression including tension. ... When density is reduced, aggression can result. ...

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As mentioned earlier, people have a tendency to place stereotypes on those whom they believe are more prone towards domestic violence. ... These norms can cause aggression and violence whenever the male feels as though their masculinity is being threatened. As a solution it is common for men to justify violence towards women as a way to regain control of their gender role destructions. ... Common ways that men protect their masculine identity is implemented through violence and aggression. ... Video Games: aggression and competition. ...

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I would like to use these four theories and try to explain the events through them: The Threat Narrative, The Appraisal Theory, The Frustration Aggression and The Intergroup Emotions. ... Since Hamas has been a long- time threat to Israelis and has been responsible in the past for several killings of Israelis, so they already created a very strong emotional sentiment of anger and hatred towards Hamas which has taken root over the past 25 years. ... " Also he explained that "Any object or person can provide a cue for aggression if it has been linked repeatedly with anger and aggressi...

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Moreover, 43% of autistic residents show definite forms of sexual behavior towards others. ... Many times, anti-psychotic medicine is given to counteract with the aggression and frustration caused by rejection (Haracopos and Pederson 1992). ... The 32 others who expressed sexual behaviors towards others, none were able to establish any kind of relationship. ... Nonetheless, the ensuing rejections from others and society itself result in the same aggression and self-destruction. ... Studies have found that sexual behavior occurs, but there are several sexual problems found that also result...

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Episodes of verbal aggression may include threats and inappropriate comments to friends and family members. ... Physical aggression may include destruction of property or physical assault to others. ... Some patients with IED were exposed to or experienced trauma, aggression, physical and verbal abuse. ... Lochman (1992) stated that "aggressive behavior in preadolescent children is a risk factor that is predictive both of subsequent levels of aggression and other negative outcomes during adolescence (p. 426). ... Not letting go of anger continues a build-up of negative feelings towards family ...

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There is considerable evidence which leads to the theory that alcohol and physical aggression can cause a violent act. ... There is a great deal of heterogeneity among rapists and that sexual aggression is determined by many factors. ... The media is another societal-influenced based theory that encourages sexual aggression. ... Pornographic films, especially those containing violence, can contribute to callous sexual behavior and violence towards women. ... This myth takes the responsibility of the crime away from the rapist and shifts it towards the victim. ...

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For centuries China was a victim of expansions and geopolitical aggression. ... NATO and European Union accept new members from the communist bloc and develop their internal policy towards Russia. ... It has nothing in common with aggression, contradictions or interventions. ... If immigration policy of Russia towards Siberia wouldn't be changed, 10 millions of Chinese people will migrate till the middle of the 21 century. ... In this respect Chinese geopolitics is against any forms of hegemony, aggression and violent acquisition of territories and resources. ...

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For example, early signs of Tilikum's behavior occurred at a park called "Sealand" where his aggression began due to tight confinement and punishment enforced training; after his first incident of drowning a trainer the park closed down and Seaworld then purchased Tilikum (Blackfish). ... Tight confinement, limited food supply, and separation from their families are all leading causes of aggression, therefore explaining many of the incidents that have occurred but for every accident Seaworld states that it is "trainer error" that is essentially responsible for these ...

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In a study conducted by Wallgren and Lindahl (1996), evidence pointed towards a classification of pig tail wounds: mild, moderate, and severe. ... Weaning early off of their mother (3 weeks or earlier) increased the amount of certain behaviors directed towards pen-mates (Algers, 1984), and suggest that piglets will begin a natural interest to suckle items that are easy to reach (i.e. ears and tails). ... A simple way to express their aggression, pigs harness the technique of tail-biting in order to show their level of uncomfortability of their environment. ... High levels of aggression found w...

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Second, the effect of alcohol on the dopaminergic system that controls the psychomotor stimulation can lead to an increase in the intensity and level of aggression. The lower blood sugar in the brain can also contribute to a heightened level of aggression (Graham, Wells, & West, 1997, p. 626). Consequently, alcoholics tend to overreact to unpleasant situations by using aggression. ... When the child misbehaves in certain way, the parents may overreact by screaming the child on one occasion; on another occasion, the parents may act indulgently towards child. ... Because they constantly suffer...

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Some would put the blame entirely on the Soviet Union and argue that the Cold War was the result of its aggression - that is the Orthodox theory. Others supported the revisionist view and would claim that it was not an aggression but a self - defence policy and that the American involvement in the South America and therefore its Imperialism resulted in the Cold War. ... This occupation was in many ways responsible for much of the Soviet paranoia towards the West. ... He wanted to build up Russian control of the Eastern Europe that was seen by the west as an act of aggression. ... However, the ...

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"Tests of the recapitulation theory on a sample of 131 rapists and child molesters revealed that child molesters who committed their first assault when they were 14 or younger were sexually victimized at a younger age than offenders who committed their first assault in adulthood; they also experienced more severe sexual abuse than offenders with adult onset of sexual aggression" (doc1). ... One of these factors includes the way a person acts towards other situations. "Research shows that child molesters who committed their first sexual offense in adolescence had histories of being disruptive ...

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IIAnd another reports; Juvenile perpetrated sexual aggression has been a problem of growing concern in American society over the past decade. ... The majority of cases of juvenile sexual aggression appear to involve adolescent male perpetrators; however, a number of clinical studies have pointed to the presence of females and prepubescent youths who have engaged in sexually abusive behaviors. ~ Looking at social process theories one might conceive that youths who perpetrate these crimes against other children are lacking elements of social bonds; Commitment (family, success, future goals), ...

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Similarly IPT suggests that to achieve emotional regulation, emotional information gets assimilated, and the emotions referred to here are broader in definition, whereby not just fear and aggression arising from threats. ... In TST, Revonsuo (2000) asserts that dream content contain a significant bias towards selecting and simulating threatening elements. ...

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She compares the two genders in society on this basis of such emotional aggression and maintains that the methods chosen by women are stealthier and the fall out more bitter. ... Naomi Wolf also quite accurately depicts how this female rivalry exists in pop culture and how it wrongly aimed more towards very young female audiences. ... Mark Heyman, co-screenwriter, mentions that he was interested in the way the strict hierarchy of the ballet world threw this kind of power play into sharp relief, and found it compelling that female dancers express their cutthroat rivalry in a context that is ...

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Also, the advocates were seen as presenting a 'blueprint' of Hitlerian aggression after explaining the National Socialism foreign policy. ... The main ideas presented in the book are the racial hierarchy as well as the dictator's attitude towards the Soviet Union and The United Kingdom. ... At the end of The Great War, Germany had many restrictions towards armament, army. ... Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, also known as Stalin-Hitler Pact was a non-aggression treaty between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany signed in Moscow on 23 August 1939 the Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Mol...

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In most instances discriminatory practices on the basis of race by majority facets of the population are triggered by individual animosity towards minority groups. ... Hite (2006) defines racial micro-aggressions as acts of malice and aggression that are directed towards persons of color. ... Besides the losses that stem from decreased productivity, the affected organization incurs costs that emanate from efforts geared towards improving the image of the organization. ... They influence the perceptions of employees towards one another and shape their character in social settings. ...

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His rule has also consisted of various military engagements that have demonstrated relentless aggression towards other nations in the Middle East. ... Human Rights Watch estimated that Iraq's aggression towards the Kurds resulted in the number of deceased Kurds reaching in the 100,000's (Kaplan 13). ... Saddam's tyrannical behavior towards his own citizens and neighboring nations makes one wonder what he would do if ever given the opportunity to inflict destruction on nations such as the United States, who Saddam reveres as a primary enemy. ...

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As they share their anger, self-doubt, aggression, guilt and shame, they allow themselves to live in the present day and stop reliving the past, thus enabling each other to cope with their feelings and memories of the event. ... Out of 160 participants initially selected, the list was narrowed down to 45 plus other 60 as they came along, due to various extraneous variables such as high aggression, early release or transfer to another facility. ... This research is based on various empirical and theoretical literature aimed towards describing a new affect-management group therapy strategy for...

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The male is typically the guardian of the nest, and is aggressive towards competitors and chases them away. ... The former discussion about the fish describes behavior patterns such as courtship, aggression, and deception, and this clearly bears a resemblance to the behavior patterns of other species in their mating conduct as well. ... A man's wife will always come from a lineage which is part of a semi-permanent hierarchy of "wife-givers" that alines towards his own; and a women's husband will always come from a lineage which is known as "wife-takers" towards her own. ...

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However, it was not only Germany, for the rest of Europe, recognising the growing threat of Germany and its aggressive foreign policy also began to take steps towards militarising their countries, the British budget for armaments more than doubled in the years running up to the war despite their championing of appeasement, and, one of the main incentives for Russia in the Nazi-soviet pact was that it would afford her time to reorganise her military. Consequently, militarism was a cause of WWII in that it was a strong illustration of the increasing aggression of German foreign policy, a factor ...

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There are many historical correlations between crime and other social and political issues that have affected crime rates today, such as income inequality among citizens and youth, drug use and trafficking, and police violence towards Brazilian inhabitants. ... Though wealthy inhabitants are more susceptible to thefts, physical aggression due to robberies and thefts are more likely to occur on the street and with poorer citizens.The increase in inequality began in the 1980s since the democratization of Brazil; this is the same time that the increase of homicide rates began to increase as wel...

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Media violence may be an immense contributor to some increases in aggression and vicious actions, but not to be the exact cause for these all aggressive and brutal dealings. ... This distinctively points towards the violent video game creators' part of the industry. ... Many people believe the gaming industry has influences of weapons and violence towards teens through violent video games. ...

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This theory helps to explain psychotic behaviour, autism, schizophrenia and also more mild problems such as hyperactivity, aggression and rule breaking. ... "The id consists of instincts toward life represented by constructive sexual energy, called libido, and by aggressive or destructive instincts towards death" (Newcomer, 1993). ... It is oriented towards reality and adaptation. ...

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One such alliance was the treaty of Rapallo with Germany "the German Bourgeois government has an implacable hatred of the Bolsheviks, but such is its international position that against its own desires the government is driven towards peace with Soviet Russia" (Lenin). ... The Communists even supported the Nazi's in a campaign against the Prussian Social Democratic government saying, "the establishment of open fascist dictatorship.speeds up the process..towards the proletarian revolution.... In 1939 Stalin choose unwillingly to side with Germany in the Nazi- Soviet non-aggr...

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