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u06d1 Violence and Aggressive Behavior
In preparation for this discussion, begin by reading the unit introduction, ?Aggression.? Next, read the relevant sections from Chapter 11 in the text. Then, locate a psychological research journal article that is related to an area of interest in the field of social psychology, and address the discussion topics posed below.
In your posting, address these items to participate in this discussion:
1. Does viewing violent behavior increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior?
2. Describe the social learning theory of aggression and analyze recent research on the link between exposure to violent models on television and other forms of media (such as video games or music) and aggressive behavior.
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u06d2 Gender Differences
What does the research suggest about gender differences in aggression? How could you apply this information in your current or future professional setting to help reduce aggression?
References
Anderson, C. A., Carnagey, N. L., & Eubanks, J. (2003). Exposure to violent media: The effects of songs with violent lyrics on aggressive thoughts and feelings. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84, 960?971.
Bandura, A. (1973). Aggression: a social learning analysis. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
Oesterman, K., Bjorkqvist, K., Lagerspetz, K. M. J., Kaukiainen, A., Landau, S. F., Fraczek, A., & Caprara, G. V. (1998). Cross-cultural evidence of female indirect aggression. Aggressive Behavior, 24, 1?8.
