We are all everyday psychologists . . .

We are all everyday psychologists. Psychology, the study of human behavior, is something all we use every day of our lives whether we realize it or not. The aim of this blog is to gather and reflect upon web-wide information about human behavior to enhance understanding of ourselves and others.

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Alcohol and Aggression

Statistics on violence support a strong link between alcohol intoxication and violent acts. Not all people, however, become aggressive when they are drinking. Researchers from Ohio State University and several other institutions conducted a laboratory experiment with result suggesting that the personality trait of being present-oriented heightens the chance of aggression after consuming alcohol.

One Trait Has Huge Impact On Whether Alcohol Makes You Aggressive