Anger impairs cognitive functioning and decision-making
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Evidence indicates that anger negatively impacts cognitive functioning, impulse control, and decision-making abilities.
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The influence of police officers’ decision-making style and anger control on responses to work scenarios
2015 · cited by 34
This study demonstrates that police officers' anger control interacts with cognitive decision-making styles during critical scenarios.
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Investigation of the effects of an anger management training program on aggressiveness and social problem-solving skills among nursing students with high levels of aggression: a randomized controlled trial.
2026 · cited by 0
This study indicates that anger management training improves social problem-solving skills, supporting the inverse relationship between anger and effective decision-making.