Hostile Aggression
Definition
Hostile aggression is aggressive behavior driven by anger and performed as an end in itself.
Analogy
Think of hostile aggression like a volcano eruption. It's explosive, destructive, and driven by internal pressure (in this case, anger) rather than any external goal.
Related terms
Aggression: Aggression is any physical or verbal behavior intended to harm or destroy.
Reactive Aggression: Reactive aggression is an aggressive response to provocation or frustration.
Impulsive Aggression: Impulsive aggression refers to aggressive acts committed without premeditation or consideration of the consequences.
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