Psychology Related to Anger
The cerebral cortex (cortex) is the thinking part of the brain where logic and
judgment reside. It is the outer portion of the brain and is divided into lobes. Think
of the cortex as the strategy center of the brain.
The emotional center of the brain is the limbic system . It is located lower in the brain and is considered to be more rimitive than the cortex.
When someone gets angry, OR feel any other emotion then the emotional center of the brain get active instead of the thinking part.
Within the limbic system is a small structure called the amygdala, a storehouse for emotional memories. It is also the area of the brain responsible for our “fight or flight” reactions, our natural survival instincts.
The data coming in from the world around us passes through the amygdala where the decision is made whether to send the data to the limbic or cortex area of the brain. If the incoming data triggers enough of an emotional charge, the amygdala can override the cortex, which means the data will be sent to the limbic system causing the person to react using the lower part of the brain.
During an overriding event, the amygdala goes into action without much regard for the consequences (since this area of the brain is not involved in judging, thinking, or evaluating). This reactive incident has come to be known as an amygdala hijacking.
Get ready for the hormones
When the amygdala is hijacked, a flood of hormones are released that cause physical and emotional alarm. A surge of energy follows, preparing the person for the fight or flight response. The impact of this hormonal flush last for several minutes during which time the person is usually out of control and may say or do things he or she will later regret, when the thinking part of the brain reengages. Further, an additional longer-lasting hormone is released., and its impact can last for several hours to several days.
The emotional center of the brain is the limbic system . It is located lower in the brain and is considered to be more rimitive than the cortex.
When someone gets angry, OR feel any other emotion then the emotional center of the brain get active instead of the thinking part.
Within the limbic system is a small structure called the amygdala, a storehouse for emotional memories. It is also the area of the brain responsible for our “fight or flight” reactions, our natural survival instincts.
The data coming in from the world around us passes through the amygdala where the decision is made whether to send the data to the limbic or cortex area of the brain. If the incoming data triggers enough of an emotional charge, the amygdala can override the cortex, which means the data will be sent to the limbic system causing the person to react using the lower part of the brain.
During an overriding event, the amygdala goes into action without much regard for the consequences (since this area of the brain is not involved in judging, thinking, or evaluating). This reactive incident has come to be known as an amygdala hijacking.
Get ready for the hormones
When the amygdala is hijacked, a flood of hormones are released that cause physical and emotional alarm. A surge of energy follows, preparing the person for the fight or flight response. The impact of this hormonal flush last for several minutes during which time the person is usually out of control and may say or do things he or she will later regret, when the thinking part of the brain reengages. Further, an additional longer-lasting hormone is released., and its impact can last for several hours to several days.
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