@kerinixon0405: If you feel like you had zero patience today, science validates you. 🧠👇 When temperatures soar, the brain undergoes physical changes that directly impact our mood and behaviour. Frontal Lobe Brownout: The area responsible for planning and self-regulation slows down. Studies show cognitive test scores and reaction times drop by up to 13% in unconditioned heat.  Impulsivity Spikes: Because our rational brain is offline, we are far more likely to make snappy, reckless decisions or rely on poor judgment. The Aggression Link: In forensic psychology, we closely study environmental triggers. Decades of data show that as ambient temperatures rise, so do rates of road rage, minor disputes, and domestic incidents. Heat amplifies volatility.  Dr Nixon’s Heatwave Tip: Before you reply to that email or snap at your partner today, ask yourself: Am I actually angry, or is my nervous system just overheated? Drink some water, cool your neck, and pause. 👉 Follow Dr Keri Nixon for daily psychological insights #forensicpsychology #psychology #dailytips #MentalHealth #heatwave

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