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    1) One myth about anger is that how people express it is inherited and cannot be changed, but research shows that anger expression is actually learned behavior from important people in one's life like parents and teachers. 2) Another myth is that anger automatically leads to aggression, but anger can be controlled and does not necessarily result in aggression if techniques like assertiveness skills and challenging irrational beliefs are used. 3) It is falsely believed that people must be aggressive to get what they want, but assertiveness respects others while meeting one's own needs, unlike aggression which aims to win at any cost including harming others.

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    1) One myth about anger is that how people express it is inherited and cannot be changed, but research shows that anger expression is actually learned behavior from important people in one's life like parents and teachers. 2) Another myth is that anger automatically leads to aggression, but anger can be controlled and does not necessarily result in aggression if techniques like assertiveness skills and challenging irrational beliefs are used. 3) It is falsely believed that people must be aggressive to get what they want, but assertiveness respects others while meeting one's own needs, unlike aggression which aims to win at any cost including harming others.

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    1) One myth about anger is that how people express it is inherited and cannot be changed, but research shows that anger expression is actually learned behavior from important people in one's life like parents and teachers. 2) Another myth is that anger automatically leads to aggression, but anger can be controlled and does not necessarily result in aggression if techniques like assertiveness skills and challenging irrational beliefs are used. 3) It is falsely believed that people must be aggressive to get what they want, but assertiveness respects others while meeting one's own needs, unlike aggression which aims to win at any cost including harming others.

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    JUST TH FACTS: Anger

    Myths About Anger

    Anger is a feeling or emotion that can range from mild irritation to intense upset to
    rage. It may be a natural response when possible harm is anticipated or when another
    person has done something wrong or harmful.

    Myths about Anger

    Myth #1: Anger is Inherited


    One myth about anger is that the way individuals express anger is inherited and can’t be changed.
    John had this to say: “I inherited my anger from my father; that’s just the way I am.” John is
    saying that he can’t change how he acts when he is angry, that he has to respond like his father
    did when his father was angry. However, research indicates that the way John behaves when he is
    angry is learned behavior. That means that John can learn to express his anger in healthier ways,
    even later in life, without resorting to aggression or violence. So it is possible to teach an old dog
    new tricks! How did John learn to be angry?

    John learned by observing other people, especially the important people in his life. In fact,
    this is true of much of how people learn to behave. The important people that John learned from
    included his parents, grandparents, family members, friends, teachers, and military leaders.
    For example, when, as a child, John saw his parents yelling, or acting violently, John learned that
    anger should be expressed through yelling or aggression and that anger is an appropriate
    response to a stressful situation.

    Myth #2: Anger Automatically Leads to Aggression


    Another myth is that anger automatically leads to aggressive behavior. It is commonly believed
    that anger is something that builds and escalates to the point where it has to be released in an
    aggressive outburst. However, being angry does not have to lead to aggressive behavior.
    In fact, effective anger management involves controlling the escalation of anger by:

    • Learning assertiveness skills. • Challenging irrational beliefs.

    • Using a variety of anger control strategies • Changing negative and hostile


    that can help you change your behavior. self-talk.
    JUST TH FACTS: Anger
    Myths About Anger
    Myth #3: People Must Be Aggressive to Get What They Want

    Many people confuse assertiveness with aggression.

    • The goal of aggression is to win at any cost. It can include dominating, intimidating,
    harming, or injuring other people. With aggression, the message is “Me first, you’re
    not important.”

    • The goal of assertiveness is to get your own needs and wants realized while respecting
    the needs and wants of others. Assertiveness does not harm, threaten, or abuse others.
    To the contrary, assertive behavior’s message is: “We’re both important.”

    For example, Brenda gets upset with her friend Mary because whenever
    they make plans Mary shows up late. Brenda can choose to deal with
    her anger by shouting at Mary or by insulting her. But this kind of
    aggressive behavior would most likely cause more problems and could
    possibly damage Brenda’s friendship. It’s not likely to change Mary’s
    behavior. On the other hand, Brenda could handle her anger assertively.

    For example, she could say, “Mary, when you are late I get really
    frustrated... I wish that you would be on time more often.”
    Saying it this way, Brenda has let Mary know how she would like Mary to
    change her behavior. Without becoming angry or using harsh language,
    she has been respectful, and has clearly identified how she would like Mary’s behavior to change.
    Mary will not feel blamed or threatened, and the friendship will not be damaged.

    Myth #4: Venting Anger Helps


    For many years, we thought that explosive behavior and expressing anger aggressively, such as
    screaming or beating on pillows, was a healthy way for individuals to release their tension. But
    research shows that people who express their anger aggressively simply get better at being
    angry. This is because behaviors that are repeated become habits. In other words, venting
    anger in an aggressive manner only increases later aggressive behavior. A better way to
    release tension is to exercise when things seem to be getting out of hand (walking, jogging,
    bicycling, gardening, etc.).

    Developed by the Connected Health Branch, Clinical Support Division, Defense Health Agency.
    Released: September 2018

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