It appears that chemicals that are released into the brain during times of stress also lower the threshold for acts of violence which, if acted out, release more stress hormones into the brain. This conclusion is based upon a study of the behaviour of rats’ brains when certain areas are stimulated.
The researchers, publishing their findings in Behavioral Neuroscience, noted that human brains function similarly to rat brains. They speculate that their findings explain why someone who has had a bad day at work may take it out on family members. They also note that the cycle can be broken by pro-active measures to combat the stress response, either through a relaxation procedure or through medication.
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