The role of self ‐serving cognitive distortions in reactive and proactive aggression

ConclusionTo our knowledge, this study is the first to show a relationship between changes in cognitive distortions and changes in aggression. Treatment of reactive aggression may benefit from focusing primarily on reducing cognitive distortions involving misattribution of blame to others. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health - April 1, 2017 Category: Criminology Authors: Sanne Oostermeijer, Kirsten C. Smeets, Lucres M. C. Jansen, Tijs Jambroes, Nanda N. J. Rommelse, Floor E. Scheepers, Jan K. Buitelaar, Arne Popma Tags: Original Article Source Type: research