People process social information in distinct cognitive steps before acting aggressively. These mental pathways differ depending on whether the aggression is an impulsive reaction or a calculated act.

This Passive Aggressive Diaries blog posting is Part Two of the four-part series on why individuals behave passive aggressively. In The Angry Smile: The Psychology of Passive Aggressive Behavior in ...

While social anxiety is often associated with quiet avoidance, a new study reveals that highly socially anxious people with self-centered traits are more likely to react to social threats with both ...