Aggression:

Aggression often involves behaviors intended to cause harm or assert dominance, and it can sometimes manifest as a desire to take something away from others.

Instrumental Aggression: This is goal-oriented aggression, where the aggressor aims to achieve a specific objective, such as acquiring resources, power, or status. In this case, taking something away from others might be a primary motivation.

Hostile Aggression: This type of aggression is driven by feelings of anger and hostility, with the primary aim of causing harm or pain. It might not necessarily involve taking something away but rather inflicting harm on the target.

Underlying Motivations:

Self-Defense: Some aggression stems from a perceived threat, leading individuals to act aggressively to protect themselves or their resources.

Frustration: Frustration-aggression theory suggests that aggression can be an outlet for frustration, which might arise from blocked goals or unmet needs.

Psychological and Biological Factors:

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Psychological Influences: Individual differences in personality, such as high levels of impulsivity or low empathy, can contribute to aggressive tendencies.

Contextual Factors:

Situational Triggers: Specific situations, such as perceived injustice or provocation, can trigger aggressive responses.