Question

Adil, a young man, shows aggressive actions that threaten or cause harm to people or animals and indulges in serious rule violations. What are these symptoms indicative of?

Mention two types of aggressive behaviour.

Answer 1

The signs and symptoms mentioned in this situation are those of conduct disorder. A persistent pattern of action that violates the rights of others or societal norms and rules characterises conduct disorder, a psychiatric disease.

Answer 2

1. Verbal aggression, i.e., in the form of name calling, swearing.
2. Physical aggression i.e. hitting, fighting.
3. Hostile aggression, i.e. directed at the infliction of harm on others.
4. Proactive aggression i.e., without provocation, dominate and bully others.