J Pers February 2010 PMID 20433611

The anatomy of anger: an integrative cognitive model of trait anger and reactive aggression.

Benjamin M Wilkowski, Michael D Robinson

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Discussions reflect a balanced view, with some posts acknowledging the importance of the model in explaining anger, such as comments on how hostile attribution and rumination contribute to reactive aggression, and others expressing a desire to understand personal feelings better. The tone and words—like 'explains', 'helps understand', and 'necessary'—highlight a thoughtful engagement with the research's relevance and potential implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions seem to agree that the article explains the psychological processes behind anger, emphasizing elements like hostile attribution and rumination.

InterestModerate interest

The mentions indicate some level of curiosity and recognition of the significance of understanding anger, though not overwhelmingly enthusiastic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference specific cognitive processes such as automatic hostile attribution and self-regulation, showing a moderate level of reflection and engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the publication has informational value, impacting how people think about anger, but without clear evidence of immediate large-scale influence.

Abstract in brief

  • The paper introduces an integrative cognitive model explaining how individual differences in three cognitive processes—automatic hostile trait attribution, rumination on hostile thoughts, and self-regulation—contribute to trait anger and reactive aggression.
  • Automatic hostile attribution increases the likelihood of anger, especially when hostile intent is unclear, while rumination prolongs and intensifies angry feelings.
  • The model suggests that people with low trait anger use effortful control to manage hostile thoughts, whereas high trait anger individuals struggle to regulate these thoughts, with future research needed to validate and expand the model to include motivational factors and social applications.]

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【怒りの原因】 ・恐怖 ・傷つく ・失望 ・不安 ・罪悪感 ・羞恥心 これらの感情を抑えるために 「怒り」を発動すると言われてます 怒りは表面的なものなので 根底に潜んでいる感情を 掘り下げていく作業が必要です #怒り #アンガーマネジメント https://t.co/izUiNUnXOW

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3回以内に整体を卒業させる人|小西 貴
@konishi_health · X

【怒りの原因】 ・恐怖 ・傷つく ・失望 ・不安 ・罪悪感 ・羞恥心 これらの感情を抑えるために 「怒り」を発動すると言われてます 怒りは表面的なものなので 根底に潜んでいる感情を 掘り下げていく作業が必要です #怒り #アンガーマネジメント https://t.co/izUiNUnXOW

Feb 25, 2024 · 2 likes · 171 followers View post →