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Comment
. 2023 May 8:46:e66.
doi: 10.1017/S0140525X22001856.

A novel(ty) perspective of fear bias

Caroline Malory Kelsey  1   2
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A novel(ty) perspective of fear bias

Caroline Malory Kelsey. Behav Brain Sci. .

Abstract

Grossmann presents an exciting and interesting theory on the function of fearfulness. In this commentary it is argued that fearfulness may be a byproduct of a larger executive functioning network and these early regulatory skills considered more broadly may be key building blocks for later cooperative behaviors.

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