Us Versus Them: Harming the 'Outgroup' Is Linked to Elevated Activity in the Brain's Reward Circuitry - Neuroscience News
6/16/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 8 months ago
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Aggression toward members in an "outgroup" was associated with increased activity in areas of the brain associated with reward. Activity in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex impacted the level of aggression a person demonstrated against an outsider.
Summary: Aggression toward members in an “outgroup” was associated with increased activity in areas of the brain associated with reward. Activity in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex impacted the le… [+7369 chars]
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