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10 Most Destructive Human Behaviors
Compared with most animals, we humans engage in a host of behaviours that are destructive to our own kind and to ourselves.
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Compared with most animals, we humans engage in a host of behaviours that are destructive to our own kind and to ourselves.
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1. We lie
Nobody knows for sure why humans lie so much, but studies find that it's common, and that it's often tied to deep psychological factors.
"It's tied in with self-esteem," says University of Massachusetts psychologist Robert Feldman.
Nobody knows for sure why humans lie so much, but studies find that it's common, and that it's often tied to deep psychological factors.
"It's tied in with self-esteem," says University of Massachusetts psychologist Robert Feldman.
2. We crave violence
The oldest evidence of human warfare dates back 10,000 years ago. Skeletons of 27 people show signs of projectile wounds and blunt force trauma.
A study in 2008 concluded that humans seem to crave violence just like they do sex, food, or drugs.
The oldest evidence of human warfare dates back 10,000 years ago. Skeletons of 27 people show signs of projectile wounds and blunt force trauma.
A study in 2008 concluded that humans seem to crave violence just like they do sex, food, or drugs.
3. We steal
Theft can be motivated by need. But for kleptomaniacs, stealing can be motivated by the sheer thrill of it. One study of 43,000 people found 11 percent admitted to having shoplifted at least once.
Theft can be motivated by need. But for kleptomaniacs, stealing can be motivated by the sheer thrill of it. One study of 43,000 people found 11 percent admitted to having shoplifted at least once.
4 We cheat
People who espouse high moral standards are among the worst cheats, studies have shown. The worst cheaters tend to be those with high morals who also, in some twisted way, consider cheating to be an ethically justifiable behavior in certain situations.
People who espouse high moral standards are among the worst cheats, studies have shown. The worst cheaters tend to be those with high morals who also, in some twisted way, consider cheating to be an ethically justifiable behavior in certain situations.
5. We cling to bad habits
Studies have found that even when the risks of a particular bad habit are well-known, people find it hard to quit.
People tend to justify bad habits, she says, by noting exceptions to known statistics, such as: "It hasn't hurt me yet."
Studies have found that even when the risks of a particular bad habit are well-known, people find it hard to quit.
People tend to justify bad habits, she says, by noting exceptions to known statistics, such as: "It hasn't hurt me yet."
6 We bully
Bullying in childhood can leave worse mental scars than child abuse, and being bullied as a teen doubles the risk of depression as an adult, according to two separate studies in 2015.
Bullying in childhood can leave worse mental scars than child abuse, and being bullied as a teen doubles the risk of depression as an adult, according to two separate studies in 2015.
7. We nip, tuck, plump and tattoo our bodies
it's worth noting that while options at the body shop have never been more varied, the practice is ancient, often tied to cults and religions or power and status, and in fact much of the modern plump procedures are benign compared...
it's worth noting that while options at the body shop have never been more varied, the practice is ancient, often tied to cults and religions or power and status, and in fact much of the modern plump procedures are benign compared...
...with some ancient practices. People have reshaped their heads, elongated their necks, stretched their ears and lips, painted their bodies or affixed permanent jewelry for thousands of years.
The lure of beauty can't be denied as a prime motivator to nip and tuck.
The lure of beauty can't be denied as a prime motivator to nip and tuck.
8 We stress out
Stress can be deadly, raising the risk for heart problems and even cancer. Stress can lead to depression, which can lead to suicide.
Stress can be deadly, raising the risk for heart problems and even cancer. Stress can lead to depression, which can lead to suicide.
