Amygdala Regulates Altruism and Prosocial Behavior

Amygdala Regulates Altruism and Prosocial Behavior

Source: Technology Networks

Study identifies the basolateral amygdala's role in regulating prosocial behaviour, explaining why emotional connections influence generosity.

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Summary Researchers have identified the basolateral amygdala (BLA) as crucial in regulating prosocial behaviour. Their study showed that individuals with BLA damage acted generously towards close friends but were more selfish wit… [5053 chars]

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