- Define "aggression" and distinguish between subtypes of aggression
and between aggression and anger.
- Discuss factors that create feelings of anger.
- Describe the learning perspective on aggression.
- Discuss the effect of social norms, fear of punishment or retaliation,
learned inhibition of aggression, displacement, and catharsis on
aggressive behavior.
- Summarize the results of laboratory studies, correlational studies,
and field experiments on the effects of media violence on aggression.
- Describe the prevalence and determinants of various forms of intimate
violence such as spousal abuse, child abuse, rape, and sexual
harassment, and discuss sex differences in perceptions of these crimes.
