That Was No Accident. My Martini Told Me So.
New research on alcohol and aggression finds intoxicated people are more likely to believe an ambiguous act is intentional.
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Alcohol Increases Aggression; No Drinking Required
French researchers confirm that alcohol-related cues increase aggressive thoughts and behaviors, even if one hasn’t actually imbibed.
World Cup Soccer Hooligans Analyzed
After monitoring the behavior of soccer hooligans at the 1998 World Cup, researchers determined that violent behavior was more accepted among the English.
Video Games and Aggression: Context Matters
Assuming the role of a violent policeman in a video game softens one’s judgment of police brutality in real life.
Alcohol Makes Bigger Guys More Aggressive
One drink of alcohol may make a smaller guy more drunk, but research suggests it makes a bigger guy more aggressive.
Video Games Linked to Aggression
A newly published meta-analytic review states emphatically that players of violent video games are at greater risk of engaging in aggressive behavior.
The Good, The Bad and … Well, You Decide
In sizing up a possible opponent's intentions, men make snap judgments based on the shape of the guy's head.
Aggression Not As Attractive As Men Believe
New research finds males mistakenly believe aggressive behavior is admired.
Violent Media Images Spark Aggressive Behavior
The link between violent media imagery and aggressive behavior is only slightly less strong than the connection between cigarette smoking and lung cancer, according to one University of Michigan psychologist.