Unleashing Aggression: The Hidden Power of Self-Control - Neuroscience News

Step into the world of psychology as we delve into an insightful research study led by Professor David Chester of Virginia Commonwealth University, challenging our preconceived notions about aggression and self-control.

The research presents an intriguing paradox, suggesting that aggression can often be a product of successful self-control, used as a tool for calculated retribution.

Learn about the implications these findings have on treatments and interventions aiming to reduce violence, and how this new understanding could potentially redefine our approach. As we navigate this complex interplay between aggression and self-control, you'll be compelled to reconsider these seemingly oppositional forces in a new light.

[KemalKaratatar]

We are cold blooded under dangerous extraordinary incidents as other people can not control themselves 😎✋

[LostSoulAscension]

This study is not being conveyed clearly.
There is a huge difference from anger actually arising from self-control and saying that anger is a deliberate conscious act due to the increased measures in the prefrontal cortex, compared to the ability to reduce your anger after it has been released. We also don't know how much a person is holding in before an outburst and what the capacities for suppression of anger are for each person is prior to a breakout in anger. So if the study isn't clear on that, they aren't likely doing a good job of measuring the data with good controls.
Again, saying that aggression can be held off in order to execute plans for revenge later and calling that self control is not necessarily self control if their rage is driving them to commit to something that may not necessarily be conducive to a productive or healthy future, especially if you're taking into account the individuals consciously spoken goals, desires, passions and dreams. Is it really self-control if they are now spending time and energy on something they weren't before just to execute a revenge that we know is not worth the time and pursuit? Especially when considering the persons goals and aspirations. Likely you'll find revenge against someone is on the lower end of priorities and isn't an ideal pursuit or way to spend time.
Lots of holes in this study and defining the parameters. Psychology still lacks the technology and controls to properly execute studies. Too many variabilities in something like this with broad strokes.

[antoniobertone]

It depends if the aggression is reative or proactive.

[brian]

I hope I don't sound too cornball when I say that this reminds me of Star Wars. The most successful Sith lords, like the most successful Jedi knights, are usually quite meditative and self-possessed.

[rrmackay]

Of course aggression is intentional but that doesn't mean that all aggression that results in violence is premeditated. The courts have long recognized a crime of passion as an emotionally driven act of violence that was not premeditated. It seems that the study is making broad strokes and stepping over the nuance.

[Youbeentagged]

When people hear the word "aggressive", they think of "hyper", which is why it was a long held belief that poor self control makes you aggressive.

[domrepvega]

Stop with the computer generated voice! It’s horrifically impersonable and disengages learning.

[franciscocardenas]

Yeah, when a narcissist experiences a narcissistic injury, you can be sure that they will use a lot of self-control to execute their revenge.

[KiallVunMyeret]

Why do so many people who perform agressive act regret it afterwards then?

[jayalonzo]

I guess self control and wisdom are two different thing

[garicrewsen]

"Two sides of the same coin, " is not a good analogy as they are essentially "polar opposites." The Chinese Yin Yang might be better. I'd rather have thought of a more Americanized example, but that escapes me at the moment. Suggestions?

[renjia]

Should let out aggressive prisoners so we can learn some true self control