Brain mechanisms of social conformity

Monday, January 19, 2009 - 13:49 in Psychology & Sociology

New research reveals the brain activity that underlies our tendency to 'follow the crowd.' The study, published by Cell Press in the 15th January issue of the journal Neuron, provides intriguing insight into how human behaviour can be guided by the perceived behaviour of other individuals...

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