Chapter 27 - Anger, Aggression, & Violence

Question 1

What is anger?

Answer 1

Emotional response to the perception of frustration of desires, threat to one’s needs, or challenge

Question 2

What is aggression?

Answer 2

Harsh physical or verbal action that reflects rage, hostility, & potential for physical or verbal destructiveness

Question 3

Comorbidities associated with anger & aggression

Answer 3

• PTSD
• Substance use disorders
• coexistance with bipolar disorder

Question 4

Risk factors for anger & aggression

Answer 4

• Genetics & Environmental Factors
• Brain abnormalities (Alzheimer’s temproal lobe epilepsy, TBI, brain tumors)
• Serotonin: relationship between low levels of serotonin & impulsive aggression