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Early EEG responses to pre-electoral survey items reflect political attitudes and predict voting behavior

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Self-reports are conventionally used to measure political preferences, yet individuals may be unable or unwilling to report their political attitudes. Here, in 69 participants we compared implicit and explicit methods of political attitude assessment and focused our investigation on populist attitudes. Ahead of the 2019 European Parliament election, we recorded electroencephalography (EEG) from future voters while they completed a survey that me…

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Early EEG responses to pre-electoral survey items reflect political attitudes and predict voting behavior

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Study identifies brain areas that influence political intensity

A person's level of political engagement can be informed by myriad factors, from education to environment. Now, a new study—published in the journal Brain and led by Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab—has for the first time identified which brain networks regulate political passion.

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Moral conviction interacts with metacognitive ability in modulating neural activity during sociopolitical decision-making

The extent to which a belief is rooted in one’s sense of morality has significant societal implications. While moral conviction can inspire positive

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Study Reveals Brain Circuits That Drive Political Passion and Intensity

A new study has identified specific brain networks that regulate the intensity of political engagement, regardless of ideology. By analyzing Vietnam War veterans with localized brain injuries, researchers found that damage to the prefrontal cortex increased political fervor, while damage to the amygdala reduced it.

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Research Reveals Brain Regions Linked to Political Passion

A groundbreaking study has emerged, shedding new light on the complex interplay between brain function and political engagement. With research conducted by a collaboration between Northwestern University and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, this inquiry into the neural underpinnings of political feelings opens up avenues for both enhanced understanding and practical applications in clinical settings. The research, which has been published in the est…

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