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Study: Bullies Enjoy Pain Of Others

American Voices • Science & Technology • education • children • ISSUE 44•46 • Nov 12, 2008

Brain scans showed activity in the pleasure centers of aggressive teens who were exposed to images of one person hurting another. What do you think?

  • “What kind of sicko has all these violent videos just lying around to show to teens?”

    Marilyn Burton –
    Systems Analyst

  • “Sure, but they also responded positively to images of two grown, consenting adults making love.”

    Todd Burke –
    Exterminator

  • “Yeah, it's really funny when other people get hurt. Hey, you want a hertz doughnut?”

    Jeff Posdal –
    Livery Cab Driver

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