Aggression refers to a range of behaviours that can result in both physical and psychological harm to you, others, or objects in the environment. Aggression centers on hurting another person either physically or mentally. Social psychologists define aggression as behaviour that is intended to harm another individual who does not wish to be harmed. Aggressive behaviours may be directed at oneself, at others, at animals or at property. They can be verbal or physical. They can be premeditated and goal-oriented or impulsive, direct or indirect, overt or covert. Aggression is a potential symptom of diseases, disorders or conditions that interfere with thought processes, such as brain tumors, dementia, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia and a number of personality disorders. Although specific causes of aggression are not known, some studies have shown that abnormal brain chemistry or structural changes may play a role. Environment and genetics also seem to be involved.

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