AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Anthropology Professor Jill Pruetz long suspected that man-made changes influenced the aggressive behavior researchers have observed among chimpanzees. However, her ...

We all come across people who appear very calm but who we can sense have anger and hostility beneath the surface. The show of calmness is an effort to subtly and discretely hide their real feelings.

This week in social psychology class we were talking about aggression, commonly defined as physical or verbal behavior intended to physically or psychologically hurt someone. We noted historical ...

Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Children Parenting Insights: It’s not uncommon for young children to exhibit aggressive behaviors such as hitting, biting, or pulling hair. Parents may often ...

Bottom Line: Neural activity in the cortical amygdala determines whether mice engage in aggressive or pro-social behavior Results: By performing a network analysis on whole-brain activity of male mice ...

New research published in Violence Against Women identifies distinct profiles of love in romantic relationships and links ...

Whether it's from a colleague, a friend, or a family member, having the right comeback to a snide remark can cut the awkwardness and steer the conversation back on track. The key is to maintain your ...

At the crossroads of emotional suppression and subtle hostility, playing a passive-aggressive character demands a deep understanding of human behavior and an ability to project conflict subtly. This ...

Aggressive behavior can create challenges for healthcare professionals who care for people with Parkinson’s disease. Investigators studying aggressive outbursts toward caregivers were surprised to ...

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 ...