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| − | '''Napoleon Complex''' is a common usage term describing overly aggressive tendencies by some to compensate for being short or small. It is not endemic of all short people, and is only relevent for a small number for whom lack of physical stature may lead to difficulties in accepting themselves. The concept was first coined in regard to [[Napoleon Bonaparte]], hence the name. | + | '''Napoleon Complex''' is a common usage term describing overly aggressive tendencies by some to compensate for being short or small. It is not endemic of all short people, and is only relevent for a small number for whom lack of physical stature may lead to difficulties in accepting themselves. The concept was first coined in regard to [[Napoleon Bonaparte]], hence the name. Recent work has suggested that the complex does not in fact exist and that if height has any connection to agressiveness it correlated rather than inversely correlated.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6501633.stm] |
Revision as of 03:46, May 27, 2007
Napoleon Complex is a common usage term describing overly aggressive tendencies by some to compensate for being short or small. It is not endemic of all short people, and is only relevent for a small number for whom lack of physical stature may lead to difficulties in accepting themselves. The concept was first coined in regard to Napoleon Bonaparte, hence the name. Recent work has suggested that the complex does not in fact exist and that if height has any connection to agressiveness it correlated rather than inversely correlated.[1]