Publication Date:
2012
Short description:
The Neural Structure of Political Beliefs / Moretti, L., Cristofori, I., Zamboni, G., Sirigu, A. - In: The Neural Basis of Human Belief Systems / Krueger, Frank; Grafman, Jordan ; [a cura di] http://www.taylorandfrancis.com/books/details/9780203101407/. - 27 CHURCH ROAD, HOVE BN3 2FA, E SUSSEX, ENGLAND : Taylor and Francis, 2012. - ISBN 9780203101407. - pp. 159-168 [10.4324/9780203101407]
abstract:
The purpose of this chapter is to show how political beliefs and political behavior are processed in the brain. We first introduce the concept of politic behavior as formalized in cognitive psychology, then, we show how neuroscience has contributed to uncover the brain mechanisms implicated in political thinking.
Iris type:
Capitolo/Saggio
Keywords:
Psychology (all)
List of contributors:
Moretti, Laura; Cristofori, Irene; Zamboni, Giovanna; Sirigu, Angela
Book title:
The Neural Basis of Human Belief Systems