Q: I have heard the term “passive-aggressive” many times and I am aware of some of the characteristics of this type of behavior. Some people I know exhibit what I would consider “passive-aggressive” behavior because the label seems to best explain their behavior. However, I think their behavior doesn’t really fit the clinical definition of [...]
‘Aggression’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 2
The following questions are related to ‘Aggression’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
This list is sorted chronologically, from newest back to earliest.
Understanding “Passive-Aggressive” Behavior at Work
Dealing With Husband’s and Mother-In-Law’s Vacillating Behavior
Road Rage and Stress Management
‘Just’ Anger Issues or Something More?
Q: My boyfriend and I have been friends for six years and together for 1.5 years. He’s got anger problems, for which he is receiving treatment. He can be quite short with me at times and have sudden fits of temper. However, over the past few months, his angry incidents have increased in frequency. They’re [...]
Just One ‘Top Dog’: Rooming With a Narcissist Like Myself
Q: I have a roommate who is also a close friend. We have gotten along great the entire time we have known each other and have so much in common that it’s a little scary sometimes. One way we’re alike is that we are both very self-confident, and I would be the first to say [...]
Abusive Stepchildren Manipulating Their Father
Q: I have read your book In Sheep’s Clothing and found it a very valuable guide to understanding and dealing with two of my stepchildren. One of them threatened to kill me four years ago, and he never backed down, apologized for his actions, or sought counseling. As a result, he is not allowed to [...]
