That moment when someone says something aggressively rude, it stops us in our tracks to ask, "did he/she/they really say that"? Most of us have encountered that type of person who feels gratification ...

Mean people have a way of deflecting blame, twisting the truth, and justifying their actions, often in ways that make them appear blameless in their own eyes. This behavior can be baffling and hurtful ...

We’ve all encountered them – individuals who lash out with cruel words or actions, then swiftly defend their behavior. But what drives this troubling cycle of meanness and justification? Experts in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Not all cruelty comes from obvious places like trauma or insecurity. Some people weaponize meanness in ways that are subtle, ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. Here's the conclusion from a study published in the journal Aggressive Behavior: Watching TV programs about mean people can ...