Mental Fatigue Linked to Increased Aggression and Emotional Control Loss
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A study by the IMT School of Advanced Studies Lucca reveals that prolonged mental fatigue can lead to increased aggression and uncooperative behavior due to "local sleep" patterns in the brain's frontal cortex, which is crucial for decision-making. EEG scans showed that fatigued individuals exhibited sleep-like brain activity, supporting the concept of "ego depletion." This suggests that mental exhaustion can negatively impact decision-making, affecting personal interactions and negotiations.
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