This is your brain on politics: Neuroscience reveals brain differences between Republicans and Democrats
Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 11:01
in Psychology & Sociology
New research provides fresh evidence that choosing a candidate may depend largely on our biological make-up. That's because the brains of self-identified Democrats and Republicans are hard-wired differently and may be naturally inclined to hold varying, if not opposing, perceptions and values. This study showed a strong link with broad social connectedness with Democrats, and a strong link with tight social connectedness with Republicans