Cute Aggression

GLOSSARY

A neurophysiological state that is consciously accessible as a simple, nonreflective feeling that is an integral blend of hedonic (pleasure–displeasure) and arousal (sleepy–activated) values.

A cute red heart emoji with a blushing kawaii face and closed eyes on a black background.
A cute red heart emoji with a blushing kawaii face and closed eyes on a black background.

Reference:


Stavropoulos, K. K., & Alba, L. A. (2018). “It’s so cute I could crush it!”: Understanding neural mechanisms of cute aggression. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, 12, 414775. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnbeh.2018.00300