Abstract
Aggression is a normal drive. Much of Man’s aggression is released through his work and leisure activities. Aggression ranges along a continuum from sullen, resentful and hostile behaviour to forms of verbal expression and violent acts involving physical force.
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Martin, P. (1987). Nursing the patient who is aggressive. In: Care of the Mentally Ill. The Essentials of Nursing. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-09492-9_10
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