Study: Bullies Enjoy Pain Of Others

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Study: Bullies Enjoy Pain Of Others

November 12, 2008 | ISSUE 44•46

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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