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Originally Posted by sarahsweets
I had to google the term and saw a lot of stuff about animals. The only time I have been aggressive has been where my kids are concerned. Like having to stand up for them or defend them.
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Another term for it is "Instrumental aggression (IA)," which is "viewed as premeditated, calculated and goal-directed."
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Basically, instrumental aggression is the opposite of "defensive" or "reactionary" aggression, where you become aggressive as a reaction to a perceived threat, and the aggressive behavior is primarily driven by fear or anger. With instrumental aggression, you're not responding to a threat, but aiming to achieve a goal.