James Blair (1995) argues that facial expressions that convey fear or sadness act as non-verbal cues of submission during aggressive attacks, which should activate which of the following?

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The Violence inhibition mechanism is a built-in neural circuit that stops aggression and inhibits violent behavior. James Blair argues that when someone shows facial expressions that convey fear or sadness during aggressive attacks, it acts as a non-verbal cue of submission, which should activate the violence inhibition mechanism. This mechanism helps to prevent violent behavior from escalating further.

James Blair (1995) Argues That Facial Expressions That Convey Fear