THE FORMATION OF AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR IN CHILDREN AND THE ANALYSIS OF ITS PSYCHOLOGICAL CAUSES
Abstract
This paper briefly examines how aggressive behavior develops in children and the key psychological factors influencing it. The analysis highlights biological predispositions, emotional regulation difficulties, family interactions, peer relations, and the impact of social learning and environmental stress. The study emphasizes that aggression results from the interaction of individual vulnerabilities and external influences, offering a concise overview of why aggressive tendencies emerge and how they can be understood within developmental psychology.
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