How brains beware: neural mechanisms of emotional attention

@article{Vuilleumier2005HowBB,
  title={How brains beware: neural mechanisms of emotional attention},
  author={Patrik Vuilleumier},
  journal={Trends in Cognitive Sciences},
  year={2005},
  volume={9},
  pages={585-594}
}
  • P. Vuilleumier
  • Published 1 December 2005
  • Psychology, Biology
  • Trends in Cognitive Sciences
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