What's Up Docs? Am I hangry?
Apr 1, 2025
In this lively discussion, Professor Viren Swami, a social psychology expert from Anglia Ruskin University, dives into the intriguing psychology behind being 'hangry.' He reveals that hunger definitely impacts our emotions, connecting it to feelings of anger and irritability. The talk explores how external factors shape our internal states and how awareness can improve personal relationships. Swami also touches on the complex relationship between hunger, beauty standards, and societal dynamics, making for an eye-opening conversation!
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Chris's Train Platform Incident
- Chris Van Tulleken experienced an anxiety-inducing moment with troublesome teenagers on a train platform.
- The situation resolved as the crowd collectively let the teenagers on the train, diffusing tension.
Origins and Reality of Hangry
- The term "hangry" is a portmanteau of hungry and angry, first used in 1918.
- Hunger's emotional effect varies; it can be a motivator or cause irritability depending on context and individual.
Why Hunger Affects Mood
- Hunger can increase irritability due to interpreting environmental information more negatively.
- Blood glucose drops may not be sufficient alone to cause emotional changes linked to hunger.