What are some theories of aggression?
Aggression as a biological phenomenon
Aggression as a response to frustration
Aggression as a learned social behavior
What are some influences on aggression?
Aversive incidents
Arousal
Aggression cues
Media influences: Video games
The inside story: Craig Anderson on video-game violence
Group influences
Research close-up: When provoked, are groups more aggressive than individuals?
How can aggression be reduced?
Catharsis?
Focus on: Clinical researcher Martin Seilgman look at catharsis
A social learning approach