Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10465025 Neuropsychologia 2012 11 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Emerging evidence indicates altered amygdala activity in smokers. ► Smoking is associated with blunted amygdala responses to harm signals. ► Reduced amygdala-guided harm avoidance may contribute to maintaining smoking. ► Impaired amygdala reactivity may compromise pictorial anti-smoking campaigns.
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