Morals versus money: How we make social decisions

Wednesday, February 6, 2019 - 10:20 in Psychology & Sociology

Our actions are guided by moral values. However, monetary incentives can get in the way of our good intentions. Neuroeconomists have now investigated in which area of the brain conflicts between moral and material motives are resolved. Their findings reveal that our actions are more social when these deliberations are inhibited.

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