Serotonin Link To Impulsivity, Decision-making, Confirmed

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 18:11 in Psychology & Sociology

New research suggests that the neurotransmitter serotonin, which acts as a chemical messenger between nerve cells, plays a critical role in regulating emotions such as aggression during social decision-making. Though many have hypothesized the link between serotonin and impulsivity, this is one of the first studies to show a causal link between the two.

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