Kevin Jones Case

In this psychological case report, it will be discussed why 35 years old Kevin Jones attacked a 15 years old teenager Roy Johnson. It will be described what aggressive behaviour means as well as some main theories behind aggressive behaviour itself. Primarily it will be discussed, how can be aggression theories applied in practice and further possible contributor including things such as long-term stress, insomnia, and prescription drug use.

Aggression could be described as a feeling of anger resulting in violent or hostile behaviour. Aggression can include physical, verbal and mental assaults towards the other individuals.

One of the well-known hypothesis behind the aggressive behaviour is frustration-aggression hypothesis (J. Dollard &

Because of this change, Kevin was struggling with the pace of his new assignment. The change of the role also came at an inopportune time, when Kevin's parents announced their divorcement. It was also mentioned that Kevin is used have strict routines like avoiding alcohol as much as he can, going sleep in the same time etc. Kevin's strict routine can be somehow connected with the pace of his work as well. That means that putting him under the time pressure can lead to a long-term frustration which could possibly lead to aggressive behaviour. Another factor with could possibly worsen Kevin’s frustration can be mentioned divorcement of his parents. Kevin also thought that it would be a burden to his wife, Sarah, to tell her about the stress that he has. This fact could further worsen his mental health as well as the level of

Doctor’s prescript Ambien for treatment of insomnia. Zolpidem also is known under the brand name Ambien is a psychoactive substance known to cause dependence in a long-term usage as well changes in behaviour. It is nonbenzodiazepine tranquilizer which is also sometimes prescript for general anxiety disorder as the less addictive alternative for benzodiazepines. With this effect, it should calm down the patient rather than cause an aggressive outburst, but since it is psychoactive drug it could possible somehow negatively contribute to Kevin's behaviour. Zolpidem is also known to cause a depression and mood changes in some patients, although statistically in non-significant level with about roughly one percent of patients. It can be speculated that Kevin belongs to that one percent zone of the patients on which Zolpidem usage can have a negative impact on mental health. If that is a case, this would have a very significant impact on Kevin’s