What makes people angry: Dimensions of anger-evoking events

摘要: Abstract The effects of nine event dimensions on self-reported anger were investigated in three studies, using descriptions everyday provocations. constructed according to predetermined by utilizing several Cartesian designs. main results indicated that level damage is the most influential dimension affecting judgmental anger. Other such as intentionality tentionality and preventability also consistently increased When was unexpected or could not be corrected, sometimes elevated well. It concluded human affected basic aspects a harmful event, its determinants being extent and, lesser degree, causes damaging act likelihood occurrence. Several interpretations strong effect are proposed.