Diseases
aggressive behavior
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Overview
Aggression, according to social psychology, describes any behavior or act aimed at harming a person or animal or damaging physical property. A few examples of aggressive acts: acts of physical violence. shouting, swearing, and harsh language.
Symptoms
- physical aggression includes hitting, kicking, punching, slapping
- verbal aggression can include shouting, swearing, insults
- relational: refers to actions aimed at damaging another person’s reputation
- passive aggression can include any indirect expression of negative feelings
Causes
- genetics
- irregular brain development.
- brain chemical and hormone imbalances.
Risk factors
- abuse of alcohol
- actual and perceived inequality of treatment
- exposure to violence in the media
Diagnosis
- signs and symptoms
- psychiatric assessment.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is aggressive behavior?
Aggression, according to social psychology, describes any behavior or act aimed at harming a person or animal or damaging physical property. A few examples of aggressive acts: acts of physical violence. shouting, swearing, and harsh language.
What are the symptoms of aggressive behavior?
physical aggression includes hitting, kicking, punching, slapping, verbal aggression can include shouting, swearing, insults, relational: refers to actions aimed at damaging another person’s reputation, passive aggression can include any indirect expression of negative feelings
What causes aggressive behavior?
genetics; irregular brain development.; brain chemical and hormone imbalances.
Which medicines are used for aggressive behavior?
trazodone
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