Aggressive behaviors indicate a host of problems that are rising to the surface and are manifested as verbal assaults, unwanted physical contact or covert activity. Healthy boundaries in relationships become problematic, and an aggressive individual can resort to both calculated and impulsive crimes. For those on the receiving end, dealing with an aggressive individual can have serious consequences to both physical and psychological well-being.
Verbal Threats
Verbal aggression is used to communicate or otherwise vocalize anger, rage, frustration, humiliation or the desire to embarass or hurt others. According to Painesville City Local Schools, verbally aggressive behaviors tend to have a physical element attached, whether in person, in a letter or over the telephone. Threats are any derogatory or defamatory language used to instill fear, intimidate or harass.
Physical Contact
This can be impulsive or planned, with the end result being to inflict pain and suffering upon others. Symptoms leading up to physical contact can be unresolved anger, grief, resentment, hostility, embarassment or expressions of victimization. The Painesville City Local Schools report that unwelcomed physical contact inflicts embarassment, emotional or physical pain and property damage. Threats may precede such activity. Throwing, hitting, pushing and destruction of personal property are manifestations of physical aggression.
Covert Activity
Covert activity is planning behaviors that negatively effect others. Making Choices, a program for aggressive children, describes this type of activity as the sneaky behaviors that lead to lying, stealing, cheating or drug use. The intent to harm others out of revenge can take precedence over personal accountability or responsibility. In some cases, the aggressor has been victimized to the point of seeking revenge. An individual may stalk and harass those seen as potential targets. Stalking, bullying and cyberbullying are good examples of this type of aggressive behavior.
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