Lower lateral orbitofrontal cortex density associated with more frequent exposure to television and movie violence in male adolescents.
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The relationship between cortical grey matter density and media violence exposure in healthy male adolescents was investigated using voxel-based morphometry and the Childrens' Report of Exposure to Violence. Adolescents with more frequent exposure have lower left lateral orbitofrontal cortex density--a possible risk factor for altered socioemotional functioning.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
دوره 46 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010