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Neuroimaging in human aggression

Conceptual and methodological issues

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Prevention and Control of Aggression and the Impact on its Victims

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The association between brain structure and function and human aggression and violence is a controversial and difficult subject. Apart from some case reports1–4, major application of neuroimaging techniques such as positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in this field are few.5–7 This article reviews the relevant conceptual and methodological issues and suggests future directions.

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Wong, M. (2001). Neuroimaging in human aggression. In: Martinez, M. (eds) Prevention and Control of Aggression and the Impact on its Victims. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-6238-9_9

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