A neuroimaging investigation of attribute framing and individual differences.

ABSTRACT: Functional magnetic resonance imaging was used to evaluate the neural basis of framing effects. We tested the reflexive and reflective systems model of social cognition as it relates to framing. We also examined the relationships among frame susceptibility, intelligence and personality measures. Participants evaluated whether personal attributes applied to themselves from multiple perspectives and in positive and negative frames. Participants rated whether each statement was descriptive or not and endorsed positive frames more than negative frames. Individual differences on frame decisions enabled us to form high and low frame susceptibility groups. Endorsement of frame-consistent attributes was associated with personality factors, cognitive reflection and intelligence. Reflexive brain reg

SUBMITTER: Murch KB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4187265 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature