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The Social | Psychology Of Aggression (social Psy...: Focuses on the role of genetics, hormones (like high testosterone or low serotonin), and brain structures (the amygdala and prefrontal cortex). : Encouraging empathy and cooperation through social rewards. The Social Psychology of Aggression (Social Psy... : The presence of weapons (the "weapons effect") can subconsciously prime people to act more aggressively. : Focuses on the role of genetics, hormones : Proposes that aggression is triggered when people are prevented from reaching a goal. : Proposes that aggression is triggered when people : Research generally disproves the idea that "venting" anger (e.g., hitting a punching bag) reduces aggression; it often increases it by keeping the anger active. 🛡️ Reducing Aggression : High physical arousal from one source (like exercise) can "spill over" and intensify an aggressive response to a provocation. : Factors like physical pain, extreme heat, or being insulted can lower the threshold for aggressive outbursts. | ||||||||