Right hemisphere sensitivity to arousal and depression

@article{Liotti1992RightHS,
  title={Right hemisphere sensitivity to arousal and depression},
  author={Mario Liotti and Don M. Tucker},
  journal={Brain and Cognition},
  year={1992},
  volume={18},
  pages={138-151}
}
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