by Taylor Bennett | Mar 22, 2019 | Alcohol, Anger, Counseling News, Factors of Aggression
Some people become more aggressive or violent when they drink alcohol; they pick fights with others, shout, and say inappropriate things. The reason certain individuals display this aggressive behavior after alcohol consumption is that alcohol lowers inhibitions and...
by Taylor Bennett | Mar 21, 2019 | Counseling News, Factors of Aggression, Mental Illness
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....
by Taylor Bennett | Mar 20, 2019 | Aggression, Counseling News, Factors of Aggression
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 the fear of violence. Another common source of...
by Taylor Bennett | Mar 20, 2019 | Bully, Counseling News, Factors of Aggression
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, you should talk with human...
by Taylor Bennett | Mar 19, 2019 | Aggression, Counseling News, Factors of Aggression, Mental Health, Social Skills
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 of...
by Taylor Bennett | Mar 18, 2019 | Aggression, Counseling News, Factors of Aggression, Media Use, Mental Health, Video Games
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 influence players to behave any certain...
by Taylor Bennett | Mar 18, 2019 | Aggression, Anger, Counseling News, Factors of Aggression, Mood
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 several reasons we engage in aggressive behavior, which also help to explain why some people display aggression...