Anger versus Aggression

cursing thought bubbleTypically, anger displays itself:

  • in negative thinking
  • verbally (e.g. yelling, cursing, sarcasm, or arguing)
  • physically (e.g. clenching a fist, raising a hand, or throwing something)

Aggression is physical. The result of aggression is harm to someone else. Examples include punching, shoving, hitting, or using a weapon against another person.

boxing gloves Research shows that 90% of the time, people were angry before doing something aggressive.
On the flip side, only about 10% of people turn their anger into an act of aggression.