Selfish or altruistic? Brain connectivity reveals hidden motives
Thursday, March 3, 2016 - 16:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Often, it is hard to understand why people behave the way they do, because their true motives remain hidden. Researchers have now shown how peoples' motives can be identified as they are characterized by a specific interplay between different brain regions. They also show how empathy motives increase altruistic behavior in selfish people.