The Psychology of Revenge

Do you want to seek revenge? Revenge is not an intelligent solution, and it can be hard to forget when someone really pisses you off. It's a strong emotional force mobilizing people to take action. Science says revenge might not be so sweet. Swiss researchers wanted to know what happens in the brain when someone reaps revenge. Watch this video to find out more about the psychology of revenge.

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In this video:
0:00 Intro
0:41 The science of revenge
1:22 Does revenge have lasting effects?
2:01 What to do instead of seeking revenge
3:00 Final thoughts

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[jamelledwards]

I took revenge and it made me feel better. I'm not angry like I use to be, but, I'm more cautious of my surroundings

[bluebowser]

This video isn't what I experienced. After Revenge, and I mean a real revenge. I felt incredibly good, even years later I felt good about it. I felt great knowing I had the last laugh and that I one upped them and they have no idea it was me.

[peppermintcookie]

I was bullied relentlessly since Elementary and throughout Junior and Senior High school. Ever since we graduated, I still feel the pain I have endured from my bullies and holding a grudge against them

[H.J.G]

Funny how I had to come to a video on why I shouldn’t seek revenge to find a bunch of awesome comments supporting why I should

[savvysavages]

I could be wrong but I think what Sinatra meant was, become successful and rub it in your enemy's face.

[buddleiabee]

Revenge can be an intelligent solution;
1.if you don't get caught doing it
2. catch them when they least expect it.
3. Keep it legal

[MarioBekes]

People who done harm they made choice and so they did it ....so it is nothin wrong with revenge and seeking retribution and it doesn’t make you bad person at all.

[crockerakahopssjumpmantexas]

Nothing wrong with getting revenge sometimes. Some people need to be punished. Like criminals rapist child abuser's and people who are just disrespectful for no reason what's so ever.

[CountBifford]

This video makes revenge sound completely unhealthy, but doesn't account for why it is such a universal emotion, not just among humans but many social mammals. Natural selection is pretty ruthless with behaviors that only cause problems.

Yeah, taking revenge can cause cycles of retaliation, but turning the other cheek can also encourage chronic abuse.

[trapdoorfloyd]

I got revenge in many ways in my life. I learned that there are three kinds of revenge. The first kind is they know you did it to them. The second kind is they know something happened but they don't know who did it. And the third kind which is surprisingly my favorite is you know you got revenge but they don't even know anything happened. The moral of the story is if you treat people poorly without dignity and respect well don't be surprised if there is a reprisal.

[davidh]

This woman has never been seriously wronged. If she had been, she would know that revenge is a moral imperative.

[toxikspeaks]

For me revenge feels better the longer after ive obtained it. It never not feels good. Someone messed with me/pushed me and i pushed back.
I stand up for myself, im not gonna let people throw me in a corner to die. Im proud to stand up for myself.

I think there are some aspects to the psychology of revenge that are overlooked know....
I let small things go, you dont always need revenge. But sometimes you do...sometimes you have to stick up
for yourself and let others know they cant push you around.

[misterstrongerman]

Those who teach us to forgive don't like justice, for there is no justice without revenge.

[brandoncooney]

Justice and vengeance is the same exact thing. I feel like positivity cults have taken over psychology as well. & the number one enemy of every single cult is always reality itself. Vengeance is one of the best things that you can ever experience in this lifetime.

[odd-eyesdragoon]

Frankly, it feels good to punish those who intentionally hurt people.

[MikeyC]

Some people deserve to get their ass kicked for hurting others.
It would bring me Great pleasure to Avenge those who were hurt.

[mateusdmt]

These people cannot understand... the point in revenge is not compensation or "healing". Conflict breeds truth.

[margaretsanger]

As a person who did acts of vengeance. It is very rewarding and feels good. I dont know why other feel remorse.

[TP_TheOneWhoDreams]

A grave injustice was committed against me today! People all stood as bystanders. Just realised one has to do it himself or herself to undo that wrong. So yes! VENGEANCE WILL BE MINE!! AND I WON'T REST UNTIL I GET IT!!