New Research Finds No Link Between Violent Video Games and Aggression
The debate over the potentially troubling effects of these massively popular games continues.
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Gaming-Inspired Aggression Spreads Within Social Groups
You don't have to personally play violent video games to experience their negative effects.
Do Hot Foods Produce Hotheads?
It has become one of our most popular consumer products, with many young people enjoying it literally every…
Warm Memories Can Dampen Hatred of Outsiders
New research finds aggressive attitudes can be shifted by recalling moments of intimate connection.
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury in Prisons
Offenders with brain injuries make up a huge percentage of prison populations; they also enter the criminal justice system earlier, and stay in it longer.
Aggressive Boys Become Strong Young Men
Antisocial attitudes and physical strength may have the same underlying cause, new research suggests.
Why We Rage on the Roads—and How to Stop
A perfect combination of fear and overconfidence produces dangerous escalations of tiny incidents. The best course of action is to allow the guy flipping you the bird to drive right past.
The Children of the Prison Boom
Some argue that taking parents who have committed a crime out of the family might be good for children, but the data is in. It’s not.
When Playing Video Games, Go for the Flow
Research suggests highly skilled players who achieve a "flow state" are buffered against the games' negative psychological impact.