by Taylor Bennett | Oct 18, 2019 | Aggression, Counseling News
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 old who legally purchased a handgun in...
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 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 | Feb 4, 2019 | Counseling News, Famous Psych Experiments
People debate about whether watching violence makes us more likely to engage in violence ourselves—of which was precisely explored in the Bobo doll experiment. In this experiment, Albert Bandura and his team of researchers studied 72 kids who experienced either an...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 6, 2018 | Counseling News, Identifying Abusive Relationships, Mental Health
Violent relationships are never okay, but is it possible for them to get better? That depends on if it’s characterological violence or situational violence. Characterological violence is rooted in controlling and dominating behavior; this form of abuse is often innate...
