Why Do People Make 'A Mountain Out of a Molehill?' Aggression, Status And Sex
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - 09:17
in Psychology & Sociology
Have you ever wondered why it seems like the littlest things make people angry? Why a glance at the wrong person or a spilled glass of water can lead to a fist fight or worse? One researcher has three words to explain why people may be evolutionarily inclined to make a mountain out of molehill: aggression, status and sex.