Incubated in Terror, Neurodevelopmental Factors in the Cycle of Violence.

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Perry (1997a)

Incubated in Terror, Neurodevelopmental Factors in the Cycle of Violence.

Citation: Perry, BD (1997). Incubated in Terror: Neurodevelopmental Factors in the 'Cycle of Violence' In: Children, Youth and Violence: The Search for Solutions (J Osofsky, Ed.). Guilford Press, New York, pp 124-148.

Bruce Perry, taking an evolutionary and developmental perspective, writes about the consequences for children exposed to violence and persistent fear. Effects on brain organization, cognitive and emotional neglect are described, and both clinical and public policy implications are considered. Includes about 80 references and 9 figures."