Freud's theory of aggression

Freud's theory of aggression suggests that human behavior is influenced by two primary instincts: Eros (the life instinct, associated with love and creativity) and Thanatos (the death instinct, related to aggression and destruction). Freud believed that aggression is a natural, instinctual response to frustration or conflict. It can manifest as anger or violence and serves to release built-up tension. He argued that society often suppresses these aggressive instincts, leading to internal conflict. Healthy expression of aggression, therefore, is important for psychological balance, where it can be channeled constructively rather than destructively.