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Genetic variation of dopamine and serotonin function modulates the feedback-related negativity during altruistic punishment.
Scientific reports - 7 Jun 2017
Enge Sören, Mothes Hendrik, Fleischhauer Monika, Reif Andreas, Strobel Alexander
Abstract excerpt
Why do humans cooperate and often punish norm violations of others? In the present study, we sought to investigate the genetic bases of altruistic punishment (AP), which refers to the costly punishment of norm violations with potential benefit for other individuals. Recent evidence suggests that norm violations and unfairness are indexed by the feedback-related negativity (FRN), an anterior cingulate cortex (ACC)...
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