Liberal or Conservative? It’s a Brain Thing

September 20th, 2007

ScientistResearchers have determined that the brain functions differently for liberals than for conservatives. Yet to be shown is whether the political orientation causes the different brain functioning, or whether the different brain functioning causes the political orientation.

Link: http://www.latimes.com/…
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Update: Here’s another study that finds a psychological difference between liberals and conservatives. This time it’s how they respond to threats.

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