People process social information in distinct cognitive steps before acting aggressively. These mental pathways differ depending on whether the aggression is an impulsive reaction or a calculated act.

In adolescent boys, exposure to violent television content during their preschool years is associated with increased levels of self-reported proactive aggression, physical aggression, and antisocial ...

The literature on aggression distinguishes between two different profiles - reactive or "hot-headed" aggression and proactive or "cold-blooded" aggression. The reactive type depicts a person who ...

A comprehensive analysis of 437 studies from around the world provides the best evidence to date that narcissism is an important risk factor for both aggression and violence, researchers said. The ...

A systematic review published in the journal Aggression and Violent Behavior describes the effectiveness of nutritional supplements in reducing excessive aggression in children and adolescents. Study: ...