Aggression

Paper Summary:

The writer examines the possible causes of aggression as well as what purpose the trait of aggression appears to serve for those who have it. In addition, the writer examines how the trait impacts individual behaviors and what methods are currently being used to treat the development of aggression. The paper is of the opinion that the treatment of aggression as a personality trait is important to society for the betterment of workforces, social groups and the development of human beings.

Outline:
Introduction
The Trait
Purpose of Aggression
Risk Factors
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Within the realm of mental health issues the problem of aggression as a personality trait is gaining more attention than it has in the past. This may be due to the violent acts in schools, on subways and in other places that have been seen in the news. It may also be something that is gaining attention as the mental health field continues to discover the many ways that aggression impacts those who perpetuate its existence as well as those who are at the receiving end. Aggression is not always about violence. It can be passive in nature, verbal by command or escalate to actual physical violence whether that is by causing damage to property or actually assaulting a person. To fully understand the importance and pathways to the treatment of aggression it is vital to have a clear understanding on the development of the trait, its forms and what types of triggers it responds to."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Ballou, Mary. (2002)Voices of violence: a study of male adolescent aggression. Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education and Development.
• Lewis, John E. (2002) Citalopram treatment for impulsive aggression in children and adolescents: an open pilot study. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Reiff, Michael. (2005). Aggression in boys--treatment with social cognitive program. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics.
• Stoff, David M. (1997). Subtypes of aggression and their relevance to child psychiatry. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Work, William C. (1999). Pathways to Aggression in Young Highly Stressed Urban Children. Child Study Journal.

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