The article discusses how human aggression is often rooted in cognitive distortions and the labeling of others, compounded by physiological responses to perceived threats. It illustrates how emotional situations can temporarily disable rational thinking, leading individuals to act impulsively in anger. This response is similar to ancient survival mechanisms designed to combat physical threats. However, modern threatsâlike social anxiety or stressful conversationsâtrigger the same fight-or-flight reactions, resulting in anxiety and anger that can distort human interactions and relationships.
Many aggressive human behaviors are based on cognitive distortions, stories people make up about themselves and others. One of the most damaging ones is labeling others as "less than."
In that moment, your thinking brain went offline. Blood flow to the brain was reduced, and its activity was consequently less intense. You cannot access your better judgment in a state of anger.
The same brain that gave us language, creativity, and the ability to build societies also reacts to everyday stress as if we're fighting for our lives.
Our ancient ancestors relied on their fight-or-flight response to survive predators. But your brain can't distinguish between a tiger and a tense conversation with a teacher.
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