The brains of children raised in violent families resemble the brains of soldiers exposed to combat, say psychologists. They're primed to perceive threat and anticipate pain, adaptations that may be helpful in abusive environments but produce long-term problems with stress and anxiety.
Monday, December 5, 2011
How Abuse Changes a Child's Brain
How Abuse Changes a Child's Brain
The brains of children raised in violent families resemble the brains of soldiers exposed to combat, say psychologists. They're primed to perceive threat and anticipate pain, adaptations that may be helpful in abusive environments but produce long-term problems with stress and anxiety.
The brains of children raised in violent families resemble the brains of soldiers exposed to combat, say psychologists. They're primed to perceive threat and anticipate pain, adaptations that may be helpful in abusive environments but produce long-term problems with stress and anxiety.
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