RJA #2

RJA #2a
Although I am very interested in many aspects of neuroscience and neuropsychology, I have chosen to use violence and aggression as the subject for my research project this semester.

RJA #2b
The topic I chose to write about this semester is violence and aggression. I chose this topic because I am taking a class called Psychology of Violence and Aggression. Although the semester has just gotten underway about three weeks ago, the classes I have had so far on this topic have interested me a lot. I am mainly interested because this is an area of Psychology that I have not yet studied, but have always wanted to. I enjoy watching shows about crime, such as 20/20 and Dateline, and a lot of the time many of the crimes committed are violent crimes. I think it would be useful to become knowledgeable in the area of violence and aggression and to be able analyze violent crimes, even if the crime is only on television.

I am not very well versed in my topic so far. I recently became acquainted with different categories of violent crime as well as warning signs that aggression may lead to violence when having an interaction with another individual or group of individuals. The class has also touched on substance abuse and violence; how drugs and alcohol may serve as a catalyst for violence to occur. The class is starting to take a closer look into gang and cult violence and realizing the impact both have on society.

I don't know a lot about this topic, but I am looking forward to learning how family history plays a role in violence and if genetics and biology are involved. I am also looking forward to learning about stalking and how that plays a part in violent acts, as well as theories behind why violence occurs. Statistics in this subject also interests me greatly and I would like to find out how violence effects various institutions in the US. Lastly, I am also looking forward on gaining insight into how to break the cycle and ways to divert violent situations.

RJA #2c
Lindsey's Delicious Account