Aggression: Why are people aggressive (original) (raw)

This paper discusses the multifaceted nature of aggression, synthesizing various theories that explore its biological and psychological underpinnings. It highlights the General Affective Aggression Model (GAAM) as a comprehensive framework for understanding aggressive behavior, which incorporates individual differences and the influence of media violence. The paper concludes that a combination of biological, psychological factors, and individual differences contribute to aggression, emphasizing the need for ongoing modifications to the GAAM to adapt to emerging research findings.