Evaluating former United States presidents, researchers report wars last longer under presidents who score highest on narcissistic personality traits.
Cannabis users are less aware of unhealthy behaviors they exhibit, including using demands, criticisms, and being avoidant, when in a relationship conflict.
During a conflict between two groups, oxytocin levels increase, influencing the medial prefrontal cortex. This results in a greater feeling of empathy among the group and a desire to seek revenge on rivals. The findings shed light on how conflict contagion can occur in social groups.
In staged confrontations between two puppets, infants under 18 months preferred the one who deferred. However, older children preferred the victors.
A new study reveals receiving a hug on a day when you experience interpersonal conflict can be a buffer against negative mood and distress.
According to researchers, couples who fight following a lack of sleep expressed higher inflammation levels in blood samples.
Better quality sleep is linked to improved emotions and fewer stressors the next day, a new study reports.
