ECE 111 Special Needs Presented by: Dee Nazzaro Cathie Mouncey

Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

ECE 111 Special Needs Presented by: Dee Nazzaro Cathie Mouncey

Defining Aggression

Aggression is any behavior intended to harm another person who is motivated to avoid them.

ECE 111 Special Needs Presented by: Dee Nazzaro Cathie Mouncey

Defining Aggression

All violent acts are aggressive, but not all aggressive acts are violent.

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Aggression
Aggression can be: Physical and/or Verbal BUT IT MUST BE INTENTIONAL!

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Examples of Aggression

A child pushes another child out of the way .. Aggressive, but not violent

ECE 111 Special Needs Presented by: Dee Nazzaro Cathie Mouncey

Examples of Aggression
A child beats another child severely Aggression, that is also violent

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Gender and Aggression

Males are likely to be aggressive without provocation. Males are more likely to use physical aggression.

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Gender and Aggression

Females are more likely to engage in relational aggression intentionally harm someones relationship GOSSIP!

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How do these students do in School?

Teachers may see these students as uninterested, unenthusiastic and careless.

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How do these students do in School?

Students have poor social skills, are rejected by peers and have poor interpersonal relationships

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Defining Antisocial Behavior

Antisocial behavior is not necessarily aggressive. Spreading rumors

ECE 111 Special Needs Presented by: Dee Nazzaro Cathie Mouncey

Defining Antisocial Behavior

Antisocial behavior is behavior that damages interpersonal relations.

ECE 111 Special Needs Presented by: Dee Nazzaro Cathie Mouncey

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