If you've ever had to grit your teeth during rush hour traffic or hold your tongue in a work meeting, you know just how pervasive feelings of aggression can be. We've all been there. Anger is one of ...

People who repeatedly observe aggression have a higher likelihood of engaging in violent behavior later in life. In a new JNeurosci paper, Jacob Nordman and colleagues, from Southern University of ...

What Is Passive-Aggressive Behavior? Passive-aggressive behavior is when you express negative feelings indirectly instead of openly talking about them. During World War II, when soldiers wouldn't ...

Mistreating a dog may come back to bite you. Scientists have long known that childhood abuse, neglect, and trauma can have lifelong consequences in humans. Now, a study by Harvard scientists links ...

Aaron was winding up a work call as his partner Jim waited at the dinner table. “I’ll just be a minute or two here,” Aaron whispered, cupping his phone. “No probs,” Jim whispered back. Minutes passed ...

While narcissism is a personality disorder, psychologists remain curious about how it can manifest physically. According to a thorough analysis of 437 studies on narcissism around the world, there ...

Teens who frequently lash out at others may face lasting physical health consequences later in life, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. The study found that ...

Dog aggression is a condition that can hit home for pet owners, as it can be unsettling, stressful, and even dangerous, not only for the dog but also for other pets, family members, and strangers.

Changes in the brain’s structure and function as Alzheimer’s progresses can lead to aggression or sudden outbursts. These symptoms can also indicate discomfort, pain, or overstimulation. Alzheimer’s ...

In schizophrenia, aggression toward family can occur. This complex mental health condition can result in hostile behavior during periods of acute symptoms. While aggression is not inevitable for ...