What is instrumental aggression?
What is instrumental aggression?
Like Harding hiring a hitman to ensure she had a better chance of winning the Olympic competition, instrumental aggression tends to be goal oriented. This means that the purposes of planning or committing the aggressive act are self-serving and take place because the aggressor wants to achieve some type of personal gain.
What is the difference between hostile and impulsive aggression?
Hostile or impulsive aggression, on the other hand, while also motivated by intent to commit harm, occurs much more spontaneously. It’s not planned and thought out beforehand, not committed to achieve a goal, and the consequences of the aggressive action are rarely considered.
What is the generalized Aggression Model (GAM)?
Hostile or impulsive aggression can’t really be reasoned with and typically occurs in the heat of the moment. There are many different theories that attempt to explain aggressive behavior. The Generalized Aggression Model, otherwise referred to as GAM, combines these theories into one comprehensive model to explain why aggressive behavior occurs.
Instrumental aggression is one of three main types of aggression that are scored on the GAD. It is calculated and cold. It is often used as part of a scheme to achieve a larger goal or to appear better than those the aggressor is acting against. Terrorist attacks are examples of instrumental aggression because they are so often calculated.
Is instrumental aggression related to narcissism?
While not always related, instrumental aggression is a common symptom of a narcissistic personality. People often act out instrumental aggression as a means of acquiring or reaching a goal. Again, this is not always the case.
What is goal-oriented aggression?
Goal-oriented aggression refers to aggression that takes place in an attempt to achieve a goal. Often, it takes place outside of a hostile environment. An example of this type of aggression would be someone hiring a hitman to “take out” their spouse in order to achieve life insurance.
What are the characteristics of impulsive aggression?
Impulsive aggression: Also known as affective aggression, impulsive aggression is characterized by strong emotions, usually anger.
