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Aggressive Reactions Can Be Tempered By ‘Self-Distancing’
July 4, 2012 by NewsBot
A new study reveals a simple strategy that people can use to minimize how angry and aggressive they get when they are provoked by others. When someone makes you angry, try to pretend you're viewing the scene at a distance - in other words, you are an observer rather than a participant in this stressful situation. Then, from that distanced perspective, try to understand your feelings...