Doubled-Edged Swords in the Biology of Conflict

Frontiers in Psychology

Robert M. Sapolsky¹ 

关键词: amygdala;    frontal cortex;    testosterone;    oxytocin;    violence;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02625

学科分类：心理学（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Considerable advances have been made in understanding the biological roots of conflict, and such understanding requires a multidisciplinary approach, recognizing the relevance of neurobiological, endocrine, genetic, developmental, and evolutionary perspectives. With these insights comes the first hints of biological interventions that may mitigate violence. However, such interventions are typically double-edged swords, with the potential to foster conflict rather than lessen it. This review constitutes a cautionary note of being careful of what one wishes for.

【 授权许可】

CC BY