Serotonin Modulates Behavioral Reactions to Unfairness


	Serotonin Modulates Behavioral Reactions to Unfairness

kmcolo

6-27-2008 10:00 PM

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science, brain chemistry, brain, behavior

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7-2-2008 12:12 AM

righthand

Heavy. I don't think that I got it.

7-2-2008 7:47 AM

kmcolo

In essence - people with lower levels of this hormone, 5-HT, are less likely to be suckers.

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