Posts by Taylor Bennett:

The audio we listen to can change how we feel about ourselves. Researchers from the University of Oxford divided 135 participants into five groups. Each group heard a different set of audio instructions. Two of these…

New research suggests that binge drinking in our teenage years can increase our risk of developing anxiety in adulthood. Furthermore, even stopping this bad habit while still in adolescence can produce the same effect. The researchers wanted…

Sometimes, symptoms of depression are accompanied by signs of aggression, which can signify agitated depression. Agitated depression isn’t a distinct depression type, but rather a clearer explanation for cases of depression that also include acts of aggression….

People remember more while still intoxicated than they do a week later. A University of Gothenburg study recruited 136 participants and divided them into twogroups. One group drank vodka, while the other drank juice. Participants then…

Dreams are often puzzling and cause us to question their root cause—especially when the dreams feature violence and keep us up at night. As it turns out, there are several common causes of violent dreams, one being…

A coworker or superior’s display of aggression in the workplace can feel threatening and uncomfortable; fortunately, you can follow a few steps to handle this situation properly. First, consider whether you feel unsafe—if you do feel unsafe,…

Kids who grow up in green spaces are less likely to experience mental health problems later. Aarhus University researchers studied nearly one million people, comparing the amount of green space surrounding their childhood homes with the…

We have long disagreed over whether aggressive behavior is inborn or learned—which has led to many research efforts, including the Bobo doll experiment. This study concluded that children become aggressive through observational learning; that is, through…

Assertive behavior and aggression are different approaches to handling confrontation, which have distinguishing factors and lead to very different outcomes. First, assertive behavior is typically a positive form of expression, while aggression is a negative form…

Humor can improve the client-therapist relationship and overall success in therapy. A study from The American Journal of Psychotherapy surveyed 110 clients and their therapists about the use of humor in therapy. It found that clients…

The common belief is that video games cause aggression in real life—but research shows this isn’t the case. Cultivation theory summarizes this belief; however, a University of York study shows that violent video games doesn’t…

Fathers often lose control of their anger and use cruel measures of discipline on their teens. They can benefit from leading with patience and understanding, instead. A Rochester study observed that when conflict…