Term ID: T1678

Frontal Asymmetry

/frontal-asymmetry/
Differences in electrical activity between left and right frontal brain regions, associated with emotional processing, personality traits, and vulnerability to mood disorders.
Example: Greater left frontal activity associated with positive emotions and approach behaviors, while greater right frontal activity linked to negative emotions and withdrawal.

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Reference: Davidson (1992)