Seriously... Seven Deadly Psychologies - 6. Wrath
Jan 12, 2024
Dr. Ryan Martin, a psychologist and anger management expert, dives into the complexities of wrath. He explains how anger evolved as a tool for defending resources and enforcing moral behavior. The discussion covers the neuroscience behind anger, including the roles of the amygdala and prefrontal cortex in impulse control. Ryan highlights the societal biases in how anger is perceived, depending on gender and race. Practical strategies are suggested for managing anger, emphasizing empathy and reflection as essential tools for transformation.
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Anger’s Evolutionary Roles
- Anger evolved as an ancient emotion to signal threat and perceived injustice.
- It helps protect personal resources, check power structures, and motivate social protest.
Anger’s Brain And Reward Circuit
- Anger sits in the limbic brain and engages the hypothalamus and amygdala causing cortisol and adrenaline surges.
- Planning retaliation lights up the striatum so imagining revenge can feel rewarding.
Check Your Pre-Anger State
- Check your pre-anger state: tiredness, hunger, temperature, or stress raise the chance you'll snap.
- Fix basic needs first so your prefrontal cortex can better control impulsive anger.
