Aggression and impulsivity among adolescents: A review

Pages: 1033-1035
Jagbir Mann (Department of Psychology, Singhania University, Rajasthan)
V.N. Yadav (Department of Psychology, Government PG College, Bhiwani, Haryana)

Aggression is the intentional harming of another characterized by verbal or physical attack. It may be driven by emotional arousal or it may be instrumental to secure a goal action intended to harm someone. Aggression is the leading cause of violence, rape, murder and terrorism in today’s society particularly among youth. There are a number of factors that affect the development of aggression. These may include the prenatal and postnatal factors. The present paper reviews on different forms of aggression and impulsivity.