Neural computation as a tool to differentiate perceptual from emotional processes: The case of anger superiority effect

@article{Mermillod2009NeuralCA,
  title={Neural computation as a tool to differentiate perceptual from emotional processes: The case of anger superiority effect},
  author={Martial Mermillod and Nicolas Vermeulen and Daniel Lundqvist and Paula M. Niedenthal},
  journal={Cognition},
  year={2009},
  volume={110},
  pages={346-357}
}
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