Brain responds more strongly to information about unfavourably portrayed groups,offering clues as to how prejudice emerges and spreads, research showsThe human brain is predisposed to memorize negative stereotypes, or according to research that offers clues as to how prejudice emerges and spreads through society.
The study found that the brain responds more strongly to information about groups who are portrayed unfavourably,adding weight to the view that the negative depiction of ethnic or religious minorities in the media can fuel racial bias. Related: Everyone’s a miniature bit racist, sometimes | Dean Burnett Related: Science Weekly podcast: tough-wired prejudices, and 50 years in space Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com