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Anger
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Myths about anger:
- #1: Anger is inherited. One misconception
or myth about anger is that the way people express anger is inherited
and cannot be changed. Evidence from research studies, however, indicates
that people are not born with set and specific ways of expressing
anger. Rather, these studies show that the expression of anger is
learned behavior and that more appropriate ways of expressing anger
can also be learned.
- #2: Anger Automatically Leads to Aggression.
A related myth involves the misconception that the only effective
way to express anger is through aggression. There are other more constructive
and assertive ways, however, to express anger. Effective anger management
involves controlling the escalation of anger by learning assertiveness
skills, changing negative and hostile "self-talk," challenging
irrational beliefs, and employing a variety of behavior strategies.
- #3: You Must Be Aggressive To Get What You
Want. Many people confuse assertiveness with aggression.
The goal of aggression is to dominate, intimidate, harm, or injure
another person -- to win at any cost. Conversely, the goal of assertiveness
is to express feelings of anger in a way that is respectful of other
people. Expressing yourself in an assertive manner does not blame
or threaten other people and minimizes the chance of emotional harm.
- #4: Venting Anger is Always Desirable. For
many years, there was a popular belief that the aggressive expression
of anger, such as screaming or beating on pillows, was therapeutic
and healthy. Research studies have found, however, that people who
vent their anger aggressively simply get better at being angry. In
other words, venting anger in an aggressive manner reinforces aggressive
behavior.
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