Check out this article reviewing recent research into the neural aspects of peoples’ determination of criminal responsibility, and decision-making with respect to administering appropriate punishment. Interesting stuff, with theories about why certain areas of the brain activate during these processes, and the possible evolutionary origins of how humans make these decisions.
Check out this article reviewing recent research into the neural aspects of peoples’ determination of criminal responsibility, and decision-making with respect to administering appropriate punishment. Interesting stuff, with theories about why certain areas of the brain activate during these processes, and the possible evolutionary origins of how humans make these decisions.