12 Questions
Which brain region is active during moral impersonal dilemmas, according to the dual process theory?
Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC)
What is the effect of damage to the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (VMPFC) on moral judgments?
More utilitarian judgments
Why do people tend to be adverse to directly harming someone, according to Greene's debunking argument?
Because it makes them feel bad
What is the difference in reaction time between moral personal and moral impersonal dilemmas?
Moral personal dilemmas take longer to resolve
What is the name of the theory that is supported by the brain differences between moral personal and moral impersonal dilemmas?
Dual process theory
Which of the following is an example of a moral personal dilemma?
The footbridge case
What is the implication of Greene's argument about deontological impulses?
They are untrustworthy and should not be trusted
What does the false belief task measure in psychology?
A person's theory of mind
What is the role of the right temporoparietal junction (RTPJ) in moral judgment?
It is responsible for making moral judgments based on intentions
What is the effect of TMS on the RTPJ on attributions of blame?
People become more likely to blame actions of accidental harm
What is the implication of Liane Young's research on intentions in moral judgment?
Intentions are morally relevant in judging blame, especially in cases of accidental harm
What is the relationship between RTPJ activity and forgiveness for accidental harms?
RTPJ activity is positively correlated with forgiveness for accidental harms
Explore the differences in brain activity between personal and impersonal moral dilemmas, as measured by fMRI. Discover how this research supports the dual process theory and learn about the role of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (VMPFC) in moral judgment.
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