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Aggressive behaviour

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aggressive_behaviour)

Aggression, in its broadest sense, is behavior, or a disposition, that is forceful, hostile or attacking. It may occur either in retaliation or without provocation. In narrower definitions that are used in social sciences and behavioral sciences, aggression is an intention to cause harm or an act intended to increase relative social dominance. (Wikipedia)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Agonistic behaviour

Approved Date
24-May-2013

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