The psychological urge to start a pointless argument, not out of any personality clash or personal issues, but just to get the adrenalin
rush from the conflict thus generated. If the other intended
person, or persons do not rise to the conflict, but stay fairly cool and
calm, the Arguebater may try and start another row, on a different topic. This repeated attempt at starting domestic or workplace conflict, is arguebation. The arguebater needs to arguebate. Frequently and in public.
Sally from HR is always trying to needle us about something. First its this, then that. Why doesn'
t she shut up and just get on with her
day?
She has a throbbing urge to arguebate. She can'
t help it. She's addicted to arguebation.