The lead poisoned boomer meme isn't just a meme. They literally act like they have lead poisoning, and had leaded gasoline.
The specific traits associated with this exposure include:
The specific traits associated with this exposure include:
- Lower Agreeableness: Reduced empathy, warmth, and consideration for others' well-being.
- Higher Neuroticism: Increased tendencies toward anxiety, depression, emotional instability, and irritability.
- Reduced Conscientiousness: Lower levels of organization, discipline, and goal-striving behavior.
- Impulsivity and Aggression: Diminished impulse control leading to increased aggression, antisocial behavior, and poor long-term planning.
- Cognitive Impairment: A documented loss of 5 to 8 IQ points on average, along with attention deficits and lower cognitive flexibility.