How do brains encode moral impulses?
As you can imagine, that’s an extraordinarily difficult question–in part because definitions of morality can be tricky in the first place.
In this study, researchers study the neural underpinnings of moral decisions–particularly decisions not to harm other people. The findings are quite complicated–lots of talk about the lateral pre-frontal cortex–but a fascinating glimpse into our moral/neural selves.
Andrew began his classroom life as a high-school English teacher in 1988, and has been working in or near schools ever since. In 2008, Andrew began exploring the practical application of psychology and neuroscience in his classroom. In 2011, he earned his M. Ed. from the “Mind, Brain, Education” program at Harvard University. As President of “Translate the Brain,” Andrew now works with teachers, students, administrators, and parents to make learning easier and teaching more effective. He has presented at schools and workshops across the country; he also serves as an adviser to several organizations, including “The People’s Science.” Andrew is the author of "Learning Begins: The Science of Working Memory and Attention for the Classroom Teacher."
