Entity: IRRITABILITY
Irritability refers to the quality or state of being easily annoyed or having a tendency to react to stimuli with negative affective states, such as anger or temper outbursts.
IRRITABILITY
Etymology
The word 'irritability' originates from the Latin word 'irritabilis,' meaning easily excited or provoked.
Definition
Irritability is the quality of becoming annoyed very easily and the ability to receive and respond to stimuli from the external and internal environments.
Historical Context
Throughout history, irritability has been recognized as a common human trait, often associated with emotional sensitivity and reactivity.
Cultural Significance
In various cultures, irritability may be viewed differently, with some societies valuing emotional expressiveness while others may see it as a sign of weakness.
Related Concepts
Irritability shares similarities with anger, aggression, and emotional reactivity, but is distinct in its focus on easily becoming annoyed.
See Also
- Anger
- Aggression
- Emotional Reactivity
Irritability is the quality of becoming annoyed very easily and the ability to receive and respond to stimuli from the external and internal environments.