Genetic variation of dopamine and serotonin function modulates the feedback-related negativity during altruistic punishment

Abstract Why do humans cooperate and often punish norm violations of others? In the present study, we sought to investigate the genetic bases of altruistic punishment (AP), which refers to the costly punishment of norm violations with potential benefit for other individuals. Recent evidence suggests...

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Main Authors: Sören Enge, Hendrik Mothes, Monika Fleischhauer, Andreas Reif, Alexander Strobel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2017-06-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-02594-3