Individual differences in behavioural inhibition explain free riding in public good games when punishment is expected but not implemented

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The literature on social dilemmas and punishment focuses on the behaviour of the punisher. However, to fully explain the effect of punishment on cooperation, it is important to understand the psychological mechanisms influencing the...

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Main Authors: Skatova Anya, Ferguson Eamonn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Behavioral and Brain Functions
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Online Access:http://www.behavioralandbrainfunctions.com/content/9/1/3