Results from a recent fMRI study replicated Asch's line judgment study. The results of the fMRI suggest that when participants j
udged rotated figures and stated a correct answer when the others around them unanimously stated an incorrect answer, the area of the brain that was active was the __________.
Answer: amygdala, which is associated with negative emtions
Explanation:
Solomon Asch´s lab experiment meant to study conformity generated a negative emotion in the subject: anxiety or fear of being different. The amygdala is in charge of processing positive emotions such as joy, and negative feelings such as fright and stress. Furthermore, two distinct groups of neurons are genetically designed to process memories of either frightful or enjoyable experiences.
