The Payback Principle

Vengeful behavior is designed to warn and keep others away from causing harm in the future.

  • PUBLISHED: Sat 22 Feb 2014, 9:43 AM UPDATED: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 8:56 PM
  • By:
  • Samineh I. Shaheem (Out of Mind)
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  • Cases of adultery
  • Feeling humiliated and belittled at work
  • Deceit
  • Being bullied
  • Theft or fraud
  • To protect principles of honor and shame
  • Highlights pain of the past
  • Focus shifts from the present and the future
  • Goals are abandoned
  • Depression
  • Feelings of anger and aggression grow
  • Relationships suffer
  • Anxiety and panic attacks
  • Work and social life take a backseat