What Happens in Your Brain When You’re Angry, According to Psychology

By Kendra Cherry, MSEd , Dec 30, 2024

“Anger is a very old and fundamental emotion,” says psychiatrist Alex Dimitriu, MD. “During such episodes, the emotional system becomes more active, while the prefrontal cortex (the thinking brain) gets suppressed. This can lead to irrational or regrettable behavior, intense outbursts, or violence at its worst.”

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