Fighting Back
From Two Guys on Your Head by KUT & KUTX Studios, Dr. Art Markman & Dr. Bob Duke
June 12, 2026 · 8 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the psychology behind the urge to defend oneself when attacked and the potential consequences of such reactions.
When someone attacks your character, the urge to fire back is almost irresistible. But defending yourself in the heat of the moment often does more harm than good, so why do we do it? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the psychology of fighting back. The post Fighting Back appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .
People in this episode
Hosts: Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke
Guest: Rebecca McInroy
Topics covered
- psychology
- character defense
- emotional response
- conflict resolution
- self-defense
Keywords
- fighting back
- character attack
- psychology
- self-defense
- emotional response
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: KUT & KUTX Studios
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