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how some of the findings of the research in these fields applies to how we relate to each other how we manage in-group and out-group relationships how these differences affect social influence And what we can do to harness our own orientation to our advantage while working to turn the opposition ’ s orientation to its disadvantage
Studies have found that liberalism is associated with increased gray matter volume in an area of the brain called the Anterior Cingulate Cortex . It deals with motivation , empathy , emotional awareness , and the ability to analyze potential actions and determine which choices will have the most positive or desirable outcome . It ’ s also responsible , in part , for the ability to quickly reshape those actions and / or action plans based on changes in a situation or environment .
The same studies have found that conservatism is associated with increased right amygdala size . The right amygdala processes fear-inducing stimuli . In fact , there is a positive correlation between the size of the right amygdala and fearfulness . It ’ s also linked to higher levels of anxiety , sadness and anger .
These are not the only differences that have been researched and theorized about . Another area in which researchers have studied conservatives and liberals is related to moral foundations .
how some of the findings of the research in these fields applies to how we relate to each other how we manage in-group and out-group relationships how these differences affect social influence And what we can do to harness our own orientation to our advantage while working to turn the opposition ’ s orientation to its disadvantage
Studies have found that liberalism is associated with increased gray matter volume in an area of the brain called the Anterior Cingulate Cortex . It deals with motivation , empathy , emotional awareness , and the ability to analyze potential actions and determine which choices will have the most positive or desirable outcome . It ’ s also responsible , in part , for the ability to quickly reshape those actions and / or action plans based on changes in a situation or environment .
The same studies have found that conservatism is associated with increased right amygdala size . The right amygdala processes fear-inducing stimuli . In fact , there is a positive correlation between the size of the right amygdala and fearfulness . It ’ s also linked to higher levels of anxiety , sadness and anger .
These are not the only differences that have been researched and theorized about . Another area in which researchers have studied conservatives and liberals is related to moral foundations .