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The following paper briefly discusses a template for a psycho-educational assessment of aggressive behavior in school-age children. Specifically, the paper looks at best practices in the assessment of aggressive behavior in these young people as well as informal and formal approaches which might assist in the proper gauging of aggressive behavior in young people. Finally, the paper offers some recommendations "from the field" for the proper assessment of aggressive behavior. In the final analysis, the paper presents a norm-referenced instrument and a general methodology that should allow observers to define what aggressive behavior is and how it can be distinguished from "normal" childhood behavior.

Tags:aggressive, behavior, classroom

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This paper defines aggressive driving and points out its dangers to the driver, passengers and others on the road. According to the paper, aggressive drivers know they may be driving in such a way that could endanger others. The paper also notes studeis which examines the behaviors of aggressive drivers, particularly males.

From the Paper
"Aggressive driving can be defined as driving that fails to consider the safety of others. Aggressive drivers know they may be driving in such a way that could endanger others. This is different than road rage where a person becomes angry at one driver and then retaliates. Studying the behaviors of aggressive drivers, males are more aggressive in driving than females and why, and knowing what to do when someone is aggressively driving is vital..."

Tags:aggressive, driving, statistics

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This paper discusses the role of accounting and auditing in an organization, including aggressive accounting techniques. The author describes bias auditing. The paper relates the problems at Enron with aggressive accounting.

From the Paper
"Accounting is sometimes called the language of business. Accounting provides managers with the tools they need to plan effective and focus attention on deviations from that plan direct day-to-day operations and arrive at the best solution to the operating problems faced by the organization. However, as the language of business accounting is also used by those outside the organization to make decisions that directly affect the company. This research considers two areas that can affect the reliability of accounting data-aggressive accounting ..."

Tags:Accounting, auditing, Enron, aggressive accounting

Abstract
In this paper the author looks at how aggressive behavior is developed and nurtured in society. The author examines cases where aggressive behavior has been enhanced due to weapons given to the subjects in the study. He then looks at cases of aggressive behavior where no weapons were physically given, only pictures of weapons were shown to the subjects. The author also points out the differences in aggressive behavior between men and women. The paper concludes with the statement that further research is needed to determine the exact roles that biology and environment play in evoking aggression, and how aggressive behavior can be controlled or eliminated effectively to the greater benefit of society.

From the Paper
"Finding the underlying causes of aggressive behavior is important for our society. Given the high levels of violent acts committed, the determination of possible reasons for aggression is important to ameliorate aggressive instincts in individuals who experience them. Many aggressive/violent acts involve the use of a weapon. Consequently, the question of what causes aggression becomes key. Is aggression inherent to the individual, destined to be expressed regardless of the presence of weapons? "

Tags:biological, aggression, anger, physical, gender, experiments

Abstract
This research study investigates gender differences in aggressive driving. The paper begins by presenting a clear definition of the term aggressive driving and by establishing the extent of the problem via various research results and hypotheses. The paper also considers the fact that aggressive driving behavior is on the rise worldwide and then uses all of this information to investigate gender differences in cases of aggressive driving.

From the Paper
"A central thrust of this study will be based on patterns of behavior as they apply to gender differences. Fro example, the distinct difference between male and female drivers with regard to aggressive behavior while driving has been shown to be the case in the UK. This gender pattern has been measured in relation to various quantifiable variables. One of the most significant statistics is the accident rate as a direct result of aggressive driving behavior. "In all studies and analysis, without exception, men have been shown to have a higher rate of (car) crashes than women". (Sex differences in driving and insurance risk, 2004) Differences between male and female drivers in terms of crash rates are shown in a wide range of countries, including the United States, Europe, Asia and Africa. The figures consistently show that males are significantly more at risk than females. (ibid)"

Tags:insurance, risk, young, men, express, aggression, direct, indirect, serious, accidents

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This paper examines studies pertaining to violent video games as encouragers of aggressive behaviour. The paper explains that these studies take different approaches to the same mechanism that much previous research has asserted to exist between young people who play violent video games and observable aggression expressed in their thinking and self-expression or behaviour. The writer points out that one paper was found to be more thoughtful, varied, less reductive and more generative of new questions than the others towards reflection on what studies of this variety can produce in terms of useful or stimulating information. The writer then looks at how all three studies indicate the sway in psychology of what previous studies have found in numbers, in studies of varying quality or small differences seeming to be unanimous in correlating violent video games and user aggression. The writer concludes that many studies addressing violent video games in relation to aggression obviously point to an unspoken question as to why such aggression of sometimes very serious forms is demonstrated by many persons in North America - a society that has attained one of the highest standards of living, ever seen.

From the Paper
"A comment is made on violent media as known to produce aggressive behaviour according to various studies of different kinds. The conclusion repeats the introduction's statement on violent video games perhaps inducing automatic aggressive associations of the self. However, the reader is never quite sure what aggressive associations of the self are. One presumes that a student of a certain age has enough insight to report that, yes, he or she is aware of feeling angry or 'wired up' after interacting with a violent video game, but this need mean very little. Perhaps a student having had a difficult morning or a delayed trip to school would report that he or she also felt aggressive, or a student having had to deal with an intense, unpleasant experience of another kind. Again, is aggression anger, or anger expressed outwardly, or annoyance?"

Tags:violent, play, thoughts, desensitization, aggressiveness

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This paper takes a look at the various aspects and factors affecting media violence and examines evidence looking at whether there is a cause and effect relationship between media violence and aggressive behavior.

Outline
Introduction
Perceived Media Violence and its Beginnings
Empirical Evidences
Brain Mapping and TV Violence
Effects of Third Variables
Recommendations

From the Paper
"Television and media has remained a force to reckon with in terms of entertainment value, pervasiveness, and effectiveness in influencing personal perceptions and decisions. Television has, in more ways than one, helped build mega corporations through product advertisements, created bigger than life celebrities, and shaped standards of beauty, wealth, good and evil. There is a reason why mega corporations invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in television advertisements to promote their products: television makes money. However, recent studies have cited increasing violence in TV programming. In the flurry of things, amidst the flashy advertisements, crashing cars in adventure series, and dramatic violence on TV, one might ask: when does business entrepreneurship end, and where does social responsibility begin? For a country that prides itself for its independence and individuality, setting boundaries in many aspects of daily life is bound to be a tedious task."

Tags:social, responsibility, sociallly-responsible, practices, identification, tv, characters, aggression

Abstract
This paper examines all aspects of aggressive driving. The paper explains that aggressive driving can be defined as driving that fails to consider the safety of others and that aggressive drivers know they may be driving in such a way that could endanger others. The paper then looks at the difference between road rage and aggressive driving. The paper points out that studying the behaviors of aggressive drivers and knowing what to do when someone is driving aggressively is vital in reducing the number of accidents caused by aggressive drivers. The paper then looks at why male drivers are more aggressive than females. The paper concludes with suggestions on how one can protect oneself from aggressive drivers.

Outline:
The Dangers of Aggressive Driving
Understanding Aggressive Driving Behaviors
Male Drivers Are More Aggressive than Females
Protecting Oneself Against Aggressive Drivers

From the Paper
"If a driver intentionally intends to harm another driver or another person, they can be stated to be aggressive drivers. Some people may not intend to be aggressive drivers, but they know they are taking risks that could endanger the lives of others which make them aggressive drivers. Some of the behaviors that aggressive drivers have are tailgating, failure to obey traffic signs, weaving in and out of traffic with no regard to safety, passing on the right, honking, yelling, and facial or hand gestures (Aggressive Driving). Most aggressive drivers have high levels of stress and may be angry at loved ones and/or angry at themselves. Often these drivers may have mental health problems. Three factors are in common and they are "lack of responsible driving behavior, reduced levels of traffic enforcement, and increased congestion and travel in our urban areas" (Aggressive Driving)."

Tags:safety, driver, road, rage, traffic, law, behaviour

Abstract
This paper discusses the phenomenon of aggressive driving in the United States. It discusses whether there is a profile of an aggressive driver, in terms of age, race, education, ethnicity, wealth status or religion. The paper then presents statistics of the number of incidents of aggressive driving in the United States per year. The paper concludes by describing possible techniques that may reduce anger and aggression in drivers.

From the Paper
"According to one estimate, there may be as many as 400 billion hostile exchanges between motorists in the United States each year, and because these incidents can result in serious injury or death, the phenomenon of road rage has been the subject of national attention (Sharkin 2004). While it appears that relatively few people actually seek counseling specifically for help with angry or aggressive driving, there may be many people who could benefit from some type of intervention to help them cope with driving anger and reduce the risk of being involved in a serious road rage incident (Sharkin 2004). In addition, aggressive drivers may find that relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and stretching when they are stuck in congested traffic, listening to soothing music or audio-books, and drinking herbal teas instead of caffeine beverages to be helpful (Sharkin 2004)."

Tags:altercation, traffic, road, rage

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This study examines the effects of behavioral management training in reducing the occurrence of aggressive behavior among elderly patients diagnosed with dementia. Forty-five involuntary elderly patients in a residential care center were observed by certified nurses assistants (CNA) and licensed practical nurses as to the number of aggressive behaviors displayed before nurses completed a month of behavioral training and after completing training. Results show no significant differences in the occurrence of aggressive behavior in Pre and Post training.

From the Paper
"Few would argue that our elderly are a primary concern when special care is needed. Special care often results in the need for outside assistance such as nursing care residential centers or what is commonly known as nursing homes for the elderly. Unfortunately many of the elderly residents in these residential care facilities are diagnosed with dementia making care a challenge. Dementia is classified as an impairment disorder effecting the vascular or neurological structures of the brain. In same case, dementia is treatable as in cases with brain tumors or dementia due to a metabolic cause."

Tags:care, nursing