Frustration may result in positive change or, if it does not result in positive change, it could morph into anger, hostility or rage. Assertiveness is different than aggression, and suggests proactive dealing with facts and circumstances in a rational fashion. However, aggression can be cold and calculating. When our aggression results in a complete loss of control and rationality, it becomes rage. Types of Anger Behavioral anger consists of assaultive, aggressive, hurtful or rebellious behavior.
Assaultive behavior implies a physically destructive attack on the perceived source of the anger.
Aggression can be verbal and be typified by criticism, fault finding, nagging, whining, sarcasm, prejudice, and imputing immoral motives. Hurtful behavior is typified by gossip, stealing, trouble making, etc. Rebellious behavior reveals open defiance, refusal to talk, in effect, attacking authority in a somewhat subtle fashion. Verbal and cognitive signs of anger include open hatred and insults, expressing contempt, criticism, suspicion, accusing, or name calling. While many types of anger are overt, some are slightly suppressed, and reveal themselves in ways different.