| ManusJustus said: Political Views Are Reflected in Brain Structure Individuals who call themselves liberal tend to have larger anterior cingulate cortexes, while those who call themselves conservative have larger amygdalas. Based on what is known about the functions of those two brain regions, the structural differences are consistent with reports showing a greater ability of liberals to cope with conflicting information and a greater ability of conservatives to recognize a threat, the researchers say. "Previously, some psychological traits were known to be predictive of an individual's political orientation," said Ryota Kanai of the University College London. "Our study now links such personality traits with specific brain structure." http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110407121337.htm |
The amygdala also involves your ability to relate to others and understand what they want and need.
Kinda funny when you think about it.
What's interesting is if it's a cause or an effect type situation.
It's not actually a new study though, this has been something that's been known for like 8 years or so. Highywaystar posted smething on this not too long ago himself.
Though, he was more interested in the scientific aspects.
