For and against arguments for aggression and aggressive behaviour
- aggression is an expression of the survival instinct
- people respond differently to triggers but are all capable of acting aggressively, even the most passive
- people learn to be aggressive or to control it as a result of their upbringing
- aggression management techniques can be taught to help people control their aggression
- aggression may be channelled into competitive sports
- aggression is sometimes necessary for the greater good
- aggression can be an uncontrolled response; non-aggression is more likely to be a rational choice based on beliefs.