Some dychotomous classifications of aggression according to its function

摘要: Aggression is a multifaceted phenomenon, with different concepts under the same term. A lack of agreement in attempts to categorize its types explains overabundance classifications found literature, consequent poor conceptual clarity. Some authors use form or mode aggressive act as criterion classification, and others prefer focus aggression on function, purpose, goal. This manuscript reviews variety functional behavior, analyzing similarities differences among them, an attempt clarify nature diverse aggression. literature review compares various dichotomies aggression, presenting comparisons between instrumental hostile proactive reactive premeditative impulsive An analysis empirical data from some self-report instruments applied our other laboratories shows high correlations hostile, reactive, one side, instrumental, proactive, premeditate other. supports convenience unifying measurement order offer more clarity parsimony categorization