Male Aggression

Definition

Male aggression refers to the tendency of males to engage in physically or verbally harmful behavior towards others, often with the intention of asserting dominance or protecting resources.

Related terms

Testosterone:

This hormone plays a vital role in the development and regulation of male aggression.

Evolutionary Psychology:

A branch of psychology that studies how human behaviors have evolved over time through natural selection.

Social Learning Theory:

This theory suggests that aggression is learned through observation, imitation, and reinforcement from one's environment.