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Morality

UChicago study explores neural mechanisms behind support for political violence Raised fists during a protest

UChicago study explores neural mechanisms behind support for political violence

Nov 16, 2020
How do we balance self-interest with fairness for others? Fairness

How do we balance self-interest with fairness for others?

Aug 25, 2020
Clue to infant moral compass

Clue to infant moral compass

Sep 1, 2015

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Parents’ views on justice affect babies’ moral development Baby with EEG

Parents’ views on justice affect babies’ moral development

Aug 31, 2015
Can violence be moral?

Can violence be moral?

Feb 28, 2015
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Moral evaluations of harm are instant and emotional, brain study shows

Moral evaluations of harm are instant and emotional, brain study shows

Nov 28, 2012
Alex Shaw

Alex Shaw

Title: Associate Professor of Psychology

Expertise: Lying, Emotions, Social Cognition, Fairness, Hypocrisy, Morality, Reputation

Departmental website: https://psychology.uchicago.edu/directory/alex-shaw

Lab website: https://www.dibslab.uchicago.edu/

Jean Decety

Jean Decety

Title: Irving B. Harris Distinguished Service Professor in Psychology and Psychiatry

Expertise: Sociology, Emotions, Social Cognition, Empathy, Social neuroscience, Morality, Decision making

Departmental website: https://psychology.uchicago.edu/directory/jean-decety

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