| − | '''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] |