Aggression

New research suggests that handgun purchasers with a previous DUI conviction are more likely to commit violence crimes than handgun purchasers without a DUI record. Researchers identified every individual between 21 and 49 years…

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…

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…

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…

We all act aggressively from time to time—say while sitting in traffic or in the midst of an argument—but some are more aggressive than others. There are…