Differential lateralization for positive versus negative emotion

@article{Ahern1979DifferentialLF,
  title={Differential lateralization for positive versus negative emotion},
  author={Geoffrey L. Ahern and Gary E. Schwartz},
  journal={Neuropsychologia},
  year={1979},
  volume={17},
  pages={693-698}
}
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