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Why we snap

Understanding the Rage Circuit in Your Brain
Book • 2015
In this book, R. Douglas Fields, PhD, reveals the neuroscience behind why people suddenly snap into violent or aggressive behavior, even if they have no history of violence or mental illness.

He details nine triggers that can engage the rage circuit in the brain and explains how these triggers are rooted in our evolutionary heritage but often mismatched with modern society.

The book also explores how the same brain pathways that lead to violent outbursts can also enable heroic and altruistic actions.

Fields provides practical advice on recognizing and managing these triggers to promote social harmony and personal well-being.

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