How the brain heals emotional wounds: the functional neuroanatomy of forgiveness

How the brain heals emotional wounds: the functional neuroanatomy of forgiveness

In life, everyone goes through hurtful events caused by significant others: a deceiving friend, a betraying partner, or an unjustly blaming parent. In response to painful emotions, individuals may react with anger, hostility, and the desire for revenge. As an alternative, they may decide to forgive...

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Main Authors: Emiliano eRicciardi, Giuseppina eRota, Lorenzo eSani, Claudio eGentili, Anna eGaglianese, Mario eGuazzelli, Pietro ePietrini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
Subjects:
Forgiveness
functional magnetic resonance imaging
reappraisal
effective connectivity
emotional regulation
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnhum.2013.00839/full

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