Aggression and Impulsivity Among Adolescents: A Review

Aggression is the intentional harming of another characterized by verbal or physical attack. It may be driven by emotional arousal or it may be instrumental to secure a goal action intended to harm someone. Aggression is the leading cause of violence, rape, murder and terrorism in today's society particularly among youth. There are a number of factors that affect the development of aggression. These may include the prenatal and postnatal factors. The present paper reviews on different forms of aggression and impulsivity.