Anxiety from a Phylogenetic Perspective: Is there a Qualitative Difference between Human and Animal Anxiety?
A phylogenetic approach to anxiety is proposed. The different facets of human anxiety and their presence at different levels of the phylum are examined. All organisms, including unicellular such as protozoan, can display a specific reaction to danger. The mechanisms enabling the appraisal of harmful...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2007-01-01
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| Series: | Neural Plasticity |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2007/59676 |