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Investigating the Genetic Basis of Social Conformity: The Role of the Dopamine Receptor 3 (DRD3) Gene.
Neuropsychobiology - 1 Jan 2016
Zhao Chunli, Liu Jinting, Gong Pingyuan, Hu Jie, Zhou Xiaolin
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BACKGROUND: People often change their opinions or behavior to match the responses of others, a phenomenon known as social conformity. Conforming behavior varies substantially across individuals. However, little is known about the genetic basis underlying individual differences in social conformity. A recent study demonstrated an association between enhanced dopaminergic function and increased conforming behavior....
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