I.    Definitions

        A.    Aggressive Action:  Intentional behavior aimed at causing either physical or psychological pain.

        B.    Hostile Aggression--Act of aggression stemming from feelings of anger and aimed at inflicting pain or injury

        C.    Instrumental Aggression--Act of aggression intended to hurt somone, but the hurting takes place as a means to some goal other than causing pain

II.    What Causes Aggression?

        A.    Biology
        B.    Social Learning Theory
        C.    Aggression Elicited by External Stimuli
                1.    Alcohol
                2.    Pain
                3.    Frustration
                4.    Presence of Aggressive Object

III.    How to Reduce Aggression

        A.    Punishment?  No
        B.    Catharsis?    No
        C.    Venting frustration verbally to another
        D.    Apologize
        E.    Modeling nonaggressive behavior
        F.    Training in problem solving and communication skills
        G.    Build Empathy