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This paper aimed to provide a short exposition of the main theories of aggression. The choice of the theories reflected, in part, the historical progression and rising complexity of the theories over time. A brief overview of the following theoretical perspectives on aggression was presented: Freud's psychoanalytic theory; Lorenz's ethological theory; Behaviorist theory; Frustration-aggression hypothesis; Cognitive neo-association theory; and Social learning theory. These theories are representatives of the traditional perspective, which posits that by piecing together fragments of data gained through research, we arrive at the truth about aggression. A radically different perspective was offered through the constructivist perspective, which argues that any theory is just one way of organizing the data. Drawing from personal construct theory, a different psychological perspective on aggression was proposed.

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Contributors -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 Symbolic Interaction Framework -- Chapter 2 Social Exchange Framework -- Chapter 3 Justice Frameworks -- Chapter 4 Identity Theory -- Chapter 5 Social Identity Theory -- Chapter 6 Affect Control Theories of Social Interaction and Self -- Chapter 7 Power, Dependence, and Social Exchange Theory -- Chapter 8 Elementary Theory -- Chapter 9 The Affect Theory of Social Exchange -- Chapter 10 The Theory of Comparison Processes -- Chapter 11 Expectations, Status, and Behavior Theories -- Chapter 12 Status Construction Theory -- Chapter 13 Legitimacy Theory -- Chapter 14 Social Networks Structural Focus Theory -- Index

This text presents the most important and influential social psychological theories and research programs in contemporary sociology. Original chapters by the scholars who initiated and developed these theoretical perspectives provide full descriptions of each theory, its background, development, and future. The first four chapters cover general approaches, organized around fundamental principles and issues—symbolic interaction, social exchange, distributive justice, and rational choice. The following chapters focus on specific research programs and theories, examining identity, affect, comparison processes, power and dependence, social exchange, status construction, and legitimacy. A concluding chapter provides an analysis of and commentary on the state of the theoretical programs in sociological social psychology. Contributors: Peter J. Burke, Joseph Berger, Coye Cheshire, Karen S. Cook, Pamela Emanuelson, Alexandra Gerbasi, Karen A. Hegtvedt, Michael A. Hogg, Guillermina Jasso, Edward J. Lawler, Michael W. Macy, George J. McCall, Linda D. Molm, Cecilia L. Ridgeway, Dawn T. Robinson, Lynn Smith-Lovin, Jan E. Stets, Jonathan H. Turner, Murray Webster Jr., David Willer, and Morris Zelditch, Jr

Alcohol and tension reduction / Janet Greeley, Tian Oei -- Personality and alcoholism : issues, methods, and etiological processes / Kenneth J. Sher ... [et al.] -- Social learning theory / Stephen A. Maisto, Kate B. Carey, Clara M. Bradizza -- Developmental theory and research / Michael Windle, Patrick T. Davies -- Alcohol expectancy theory : the application of cognitive neuroscience / Mark S. Goldman, Frances K. Del Boca, Jack Darkes -- Cognitive theory and research / Michael A. Sayette -- Learning theory and research / Muriel Vogel-Sprott, Mark T. Fillmore -- Alcohol and emotional response : a multidimensional-multilevel analysis / Alan R. Lang, Christopher J. Patrick, Werner G.K. Stritzke -- Behavioral genetic models of alcoholism and drinking / Matt McGue -- Neurobiological bases of alcohol's psychological effects / Kim Fromme, Elizabeth J. D'Amico

The occurrence of political conflicts is a feature of all societies. A variation that might exist may be in terms of frequency or in terms of intensity of their occurrence. Besides these differences, a difference can also exist in terms of the factors responsible for the outbreak of political conflicts. Normally in the literature, the factors identified for the occurrence of political conflicts are political, economic or social in nature. The present paper without undermining the role of these factors nevertheless considers the psychological factors as vital for the occurrence of political conflicts. Adapted from the source document.