concept in environmental psychology  that suggests a correlation between  

概念，它顯示 高溫與攻擊性或暴力行為增加

higher temperatures and increased  aggression or violent behavior.

之間存在相關性 。

This hypothesis is rooted in the  observation that as the mercury rises,  

這個假設源自於這樣的觀察：隨著汞的上升，

so too might the tempers of individuals.

個人的脾氣也會跟著上升。

The proposed mechanism behind this  phenomenon involves the discomfort  

這種現象背後的機制涉及

and irritability caused by excessive heat,  

過熱引起的不適和煩躁，

which can lead to lowered self-control  and an increase in aggressive responses.

這可能導致自我控制力下降和攻擊性反應增加。

Research supporting the Heat Hypothesis indicates  that in hotter weather, people are more likely  

支持熱假說的研究表明，在炎熱的天氣中，人們更有可能

to experience psychological distress, which  can manifest as hostility or aggressive acts.

經歷心理困擾，這可能表現為敵意或攻擊性行為。

This has been observed in various settings,  

在各種環境中都觀察到了這種情況，

including urban environments where heat can  exacerbate the stress of crowded conditions.

包括城市環境，熱量會加劇擁擠環境的壓力。

Studies have also shown that crime rates,  

研究還表明，犯罪率，

particularly for violent crimes, tend  to increase during warmer periods.

特別是暴力犯罪，在溫暖時期往往會增加。

This hypothesis has important implications  for urban planning and public health,  

這個假設對城市規劃和公共衛生具有重要意義，

especially in the context of global warming,  suggesting that as global temperatures rise,  

特別是在全球暖化的背景下，顯示隨著全球氣溫上升，

so could levels of societal aggression.

社會攻擊的程度也會上升。