Adverse events can lead to what is called the frustration-aggression principle. This principle states that when an individual is feeling miserable they will lash out with aggression towards others. This hostility can stem from many areas like, physical or psychological pain, hot temperatures, feeling over crowded, even foul smells. Responding with aggression can also be a learned behavior through reinforcement and modeling. For example, in some parts of America responding with aggression is considered being a man and defending your honor. In the southern part of the United States these behaviors are common and even encouraged at a young age. The media can also be a model for aggression and violence. Popular TV drama shows often contain scenes of violent gun shootings and death. News reports about shootings such as the one mentioned above dominate the national headlines. The headlines are also full of stories of Muslim extremist committing acts of terror throughout the world, making the world seem like a very violent place. All of these psychological and social-cultural factors can play an influential role in why someone would act aggressively towards another
Adverse events can lead to what is called the frustration-aggression principle. This principle states that when an individual is feeling miserable they will lash out with aggression towards others. This hostility can stem from many areas like, physical or psychological pain, hot temperatures, feeling over crowded, even foul smells. Responding with aggression can also be a learned behavior through reinforcement and modeling. For example, in some parts of America responding with aggression is considered being a man and defending your honor. In the southern part of the United States these behaviors are common and even encouraged at a young age. The media can also be a model for aggression and violence. Popular TV drama shows often contain scenes of violent gun shootings and death. News reports about shootings such as the one mentioned above dominate the national headlines. The headlines are also full of stories of Muslim extremist committing acts of terror throughout the world, making the world seem like a very violent place. All of these psychological and social-cultural factors can play an influential role in why someone would act aggressively towards another