What is aggression?

What is aggression?

Aggression in the New Psychology of DREVO

In the New Psychology of DREVO, aggression is viewed as a natural psychophysiological reaction of mobilization that arises in response to a threat, obstacle, injustice, or violation of important human needs.

Aggression in itself is neither good nor evil.

This is the energy of action.

It can be aimed at both destruction and protection, restoration of justice and overcoming difficulties.

What matters most is not the presence of aggression, but how a person manages it.

What is aggression?

Aggression is a state of heightened mobilization of the body and psyche, aimed at overcoming an obstacle, protecting oneself, one's loved ones, one's values, or achieving a significant goal.

• During aggression, the body switches to active action mode.
• The heartbeat accelerates.
• Muscle tone increases.
• Concentration of attention is enhanced.
• The body is preparing to act.

Why is aggression necessary?

Without aggression, a person would not be able to:

• protect your life;
• protect the child;
• defend personal boundaries;
• overcome danger;
• fight against injustice;
• persistently achieve difficult goals.

Thus, aggression is part of the survival system and active behavior.

Why does aggression arise?

Aggression can arise for various reasons.

For example:

• real threat;
• feeling of injustice;
• violation of personal boundaries;
• fear;
• chronic stress;
• physical pain;
• strong disappointment;
• feeling of powerlessness;
• prolonged emotional stress.

Sometimes aggression becomes a way to hide deeper feelings, such as anxiety, shame, or feelings of vulnerability.

Aggression and violence

In New Psychology DREVO these concepts are distinguished.

Aggression- this is the internal energy of mobilization.

Violence- this is a way of expressing it that causes unjustified harm to another person.

Not all aggression leads to violence.

A person can use his inner strength to:

• protection;
• sports;
• creativity;
• persistent work;
• leadership;
• social activities.

A mature personality knows how to transform aggression into creative action.

Aggression and will

When aggression is driven solely by emotions, a person risks acting impulsively.

When aggression is controlled by consciousness, will and values, it becomes a source of courage, determination and the ability to defend life.

Willpower does not suppress aggression.

She helps to direct it in a constructive direction.

Suppressed aggression

• Constantly suppressing aggression can also be harmful.
• A person stops protecting his boundaries.
• Afraid to say no.
• Accumulates internal tension.
• Or one day experiences an uncontrollable emotional outburst.

Therefore, the task is not to eliminate aggression, but to develop the ability to express it safely and responsibly.

How to transform aggression?

In the New Psychology of DREVO, aggression is seen as energy that can be directed.

This is helped by:

• physical activity;
• open dialogue;
• development of self-control;
• protection of personal boundaries;
• creativity;
• socially useful activity;
• conflict resolution training;
• development of emotional maturity.

Energy that could have become destructive can be transformed into a creative force.

The main principle

Aggression is not given to man for destruction.

It is given to protect life and overcome obstacles.

Personal maturity is determined not by the absence of aggression, but by the ability to manage it while maintaining respect for oneself, other people, and human dignity.

Definition

Aggression is a natural psychophysiological reaction of the body's mobilization that occurs when a threat, obstacle, or violation of significant needs is perceived and is intended for active defense, overcoming difficulties, or restoring justice.

In DREVO's New Psychology, aggression is viewed as a source of inner strength that can be directed toward either destruction or creation. The direction of this strength is determined by a person's consciousness, will, values, and responsibility.

It's not aggression that makes a person dangerous. It's the inability to control one's own power that makes one dangerous.