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·May 18, 2020·2 min read

How experiencing traumatic stress leads to aggression

Strengthened amygdala pathways increase aggression in those who have experienced trauma. The findings could lead to new treatments for PTSD.

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·June 11, 2018·3 min read

What Makes Aggressive Mice So Violent?

Targeting a protein associated with addiction could help reduce aggression levels, researchers report.

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·July 23, 2025·6 min read

What Drives Women to Kill? Emotion & Threat, Not Psychopathy

Women who commit lethal violence rarely display psychopathy, instead acting out of provocation and perceived threats. A 15-year Swedish study of 175 cases found that about half of the women had a severe mental disorder, and these women showed slightly more short-term planning but still high emotional arousal.

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·July 3, 2018·6 min read

Brain Stimulation Decreases Intent to Commit Assault

A new study reveals the desire to carry our physical or sexual assault can be curbed with the help of tDCS. The brain stimulation technique also increases the perception in potential offenders that such violence is morally wrong.

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·September 10, 2014·5 min read

New Study Examines Impact of Violent Media on the Brain

Researchers report exposure to violent media causes different brain activity in people with different aggression levels.

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·May 1, 2021·4 min read

The ‘Bystander Effect’ Is Real; But Research Shows That When More People Witness Violence, It’s More Likely Someone Will Step up and Intervene

While many people freeze while witnessing a violent event, researchers say nine times out of ten, at least one person will intervene to help the victim.

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·April 30, 2021·6 min read

Young People Who Experience Bullying Are More Likely to Fantasize About Committing Acts of Violence

Experiencing bullying and aggression as a teen or young adult increases violent ideations, including thoughts of harming or killing others, a new study reports.

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·February 23, 2018·5 min read

It’s Time to End the Debate About Violence and Video Games

Researchers comment on the perceived link between violence and video games. They conclude claims that there is consistent scientific evidence that video gaming encourages violence, are false.

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·February 4, 2016·5 min read

Americans Ten Times More Likely to be Killed by Firearms Than People From Other High Income Countries

A new study reports US citizens are up-to ten times more likely to be victims of gun violence than people from other developed nations.

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·May 25, 2021·5 min read

Narcissism Linked to Aggression in Review of 437 Studies

A comparative review of 324 global research papers concludes narcissism is a risk factor for aggression and violent behaviors. The results were similar, regardless of age, gender, education level, or country of residence.

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·April 26, 2019·3 min read

Another victim of violence: Trust in those who mean no harm

Those who have experienced community violence or abuse may have problems when it comes to trusting new people, even those who are deemed 'good' or morally righteous.

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·October 6, 2022·4 min read

Expanding Voting Rights Can Reduce Violence

Extending voting rights through the Voting Rights Act halved both the number of instances of actual political violence and the likelihood of new waves of political violence, a new study reports.