Ways of reducing aggression

Ways of reducing aggression

1. Biological

   • Drugs
     • If aggression is caused by biological factors , the way of reducing it should focus on biology as well.
     • ADHD (attention deificit hyperactivy disorder)
       • - Short attention span, poor concentration and outbursts of aggressive behaviour.
     • Ritalin
       • Used to control ADHD, stimulates the brain therefore stimulating the prefrontal cortex so it can control aggressive instincts caused by the limbic system
   • Psychosurgery
     • An operation on the brain the remove or destroy the part causing abnormal behaviour
     • Involves killing the nerves in the brain by inserting a probe and heating the end of it
     • Used as a last resort as once brain tissue is damaged it doesn't grow back
     • Mistakes result in permanent consequences

2. Psychodynamic

   • Sublimation
     • Channeling aggression into other acceptable behaviours
     • It will reduce our build up of aggression and make us less likely to have an aggressive outburst for no reason
   • Catharsis
     • The process of getting rid of your emotions by watching others experience emotion
     • Originated from ancient Greek plays
   • Freud
     • Agreed with catharsis as it fitted in with his thoughts about aggression