In Defense of Anger: An Evolutionary Necessity and its Contemporary Applicability
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anger / tool / evolution / recalibrational theory / meme
In Defense of Anger: An Evolutionary Necessity and its Contemporary Applicability
Anger is defined as an unpleasant feeling that results from an unpleasant event and it is, therefore, not particularly surprising that so many people dismiss it as a pointless emotion. However, anger has proven to confer a great number of evolutionary benefits on those who utilize it, including (1) improving one’s bargaining position, (2) ensuring the wellbeing of society, (3) signalling to others that you care about the wellbeing of society, and (4) convincing authors to not...
/ moreAnger Management
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Aggression / anger / Catharsis / venting
Anger Management
Anger is an emotional response to a real or imagined threat or provocation. Anger can range in intensity from mild irritation to extreme rage. We all become angry, and most of us don’t like it. The question is how to get rid of anger, or at least reduce it. That is the topic of this article. / more
The Role of Honor and Culture in Group-Based Humiliation, Anger and Shame
The Role of Honor and Culture in Group-Based Humiliation, Anger and Shame
Imagine that your national football team has to play against the team of a neighboring country. You are very excited about this event and invited your friends over to watch the game together. When the other team scores a second goal and is winning, you see that the football fans of that team are burning your national flag in the stadium. How would you feel, if that were to happen? What would you think about the... / more