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Aggression is behavior intended to harm another person who is motivated to avoid that harm.
Key characteristics of aggression include observable behavior, intent to harm, being directed towards people, and the recipient's desire to avoid harm.

Aggression can be measured through various methods, including self-reports, observations, and physiological measures.

Frustration: Experiencing frustration can increase the likelihood of aggression.
Provocation: Direct or indirect provocation from others can trigger aggressive responses.
Negative Mood/Affect: People in a negative mood are more likely to act aggressively.
Aversive Stimulation: Exposure to unpleasant stimuli, like heat, noise, or crowding, can increase aggression.
Perceived Anonymity: Feeling anonymous or less identifiable can lower inhibitions and increase aggression.
Social Stress & Rejection: Experiencing social stress or rejection can contribute to increased aggression.
Intoxication: Alcohol and drug use can impair judgment and increase aggression.
Weapons Effect: The presence of weapons can act as aggression-eliciting stimuli, increasing the likelihood of aggressive behavior.
Models: Observing aggressive behavior from others can increase the likelihood of imitating that behavior.

The Role of Hormones: Hormones, particularly testosterone, have been linked to increased aggression.
Impulse Control: People with poor impulse control may be more likely to engage in aggression.
Executive (Dys)function: Deficits in executive functions, like planning and reasoning, can contribute to aggressive behavior.
Attribution Biases: Individuals with a tendency to attribute hostile intentions to others are more prone to aggression.
Trait Angry/Hostility: Individuals with high levels of trait anger and hostility are more likely to engage in aggressive behavior.
Personality: Certain personality traits, such as narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism, have been associated with aggression.