Bibliograph

Why we snap, understanding the rage circuit in your brain, R. Douglas Fields, PhD

Type

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Why we snap, understanding the rage circuit in your brain, R. Douglas Fields, PhD

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 373-396) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Why we snap

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

R. Douglas Fields, PhD

Sub title

understanding the rage circuit in your brain

Summary

"The startling new science behind sudden acts of violence committed by ordinary, sane people from a leading neurobiologist. According to Fields, we all have a rage circuit we can't fully control once it is engaged. The daily headlines are filled with examples of otherwise rational people with no history of violence or mental illness suddenly snapping in a domestic dispute, barroom brawl, or road rage attack. Felds shows that violent behavior is the result of the clash between our evolutionary hardwiring and triggers in our contemporary world. Our personal space is more crowded than ever, we get less sleep, and we just aren't as fit as our ancestors. We need to understand how the hardwiring works and how to recognize the nine triggers, to protect ourselves--and others"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Snapping violently -- Neurocircuits of rage -- What are the triggers? -- Reaching a verditc -- To do the right thing fast -- The flavors of threats -- Extrasensory perception? -- Heroes and cowards -- The best defense -- Sex...and love -- A world of trouble -- Beyond the circuit

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