Citation

Konrath S, Cheung I. Behav. Brain Sci. 2013; 36(1): 26-27.

Affiliation

Research Center for Group Dynamics, Institute for Social Research, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. skonrath@umich.edu www.sarakonrath.com.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Cambridge University Press)

DOI

10.1017/S0140525X12000416

PMID

23211456

Abstract

We review two subjective (mis)perceptions that influence revenge and forgiveness systems. Individual differences predict more (e.g., narcissism) or less (e.g., empathy) revenge, with the opposite pattern for forgiveness. Moreover, differences in victim versus perpetrator perceptions can influence revenge and forgiveness systems, perpetuating never-ending cycles of revenge. These two examples point to the need for theories of revenge and forgiveness to address the role of cognitive and motivational biases in the functionality of such behavioral responses.

Language: en