In such modern times as the twenty-first century, there are still vast accounts of uncivilized mannerisms. Even in advanced societies like the world’s developed countries, there is still a large increase in criminality and behaviour problems. Various problems may have arisen because of contemporary technology that are exploiting society with various contraptions that could wipe out the earth, or even just hand-held weapons that are more sufficient in clean killings. And as previous studies have stated, there are various types of violent behaviour ranging from minor aggression, such as physical fighting, to injury or even death of a person (Farrington, 1995; Loeber & Hay, 1997). It is highly likely that modern civilization’s commercials and television shows, which bombard viewers with images of violence, are glorifying aggression too much, especially through stories of redemption and even just through humour. Even children are shown violent resolutions to problems in cartoons as well, so it is evident that violence continues to emerge and will do so in the future. It almost appears that violence is the new norm for anyone, it does not prejudice against any person. But even so, before a child is exposed to the rest of the world, there can be displays of aggression shortly after birth. It is evident then that the media and society are only some other factors leading to continuity of aggression. Some other factors, including genetics, environment, and also social variables, help predict the beginning of a vicious cycle of continued violence and aggression (Caspi, Elder, & Bem, 1987; Farrington, 1995; Loeber & Hay, 1997; Werner & Smith, 2001). Even with these variables in place, there are those who are able to overcome these negativit...
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