Human Brain Appears 'Hard-wired' For Hierarchy

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Thu, 04/24/2008 - 00:00

Human imaging studies have for the first time identified brain circuitry associated with social status. Researchers found that different brain areas are activated when a person moves up or down in a pecking order -- or simply views perceived social superiors or inferiors.

Circuitry activated by important events responded to a potential change in hierarchical status as much as it did to winning money, reflecting its influential role in human motivation and health.

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