The human anatomy of power involves multiple brain regions and functions

The human anatomy of power involves multiple brain regions and functions 

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The human anatomy of power involves multiple brain regions and functions that are responsible for various aspects of power-related behaviors and experiences. Here are some of the key brain regions and functions involved:


1. Prefrontal cortex: The prefrontal cortex is a region at the front of the brain that is involved in executive functions such as decision-making, planning, and self-control. It is thought to play a critical role in power-related behaviors such as:

  •  goal-setting

  • strategic thinking,

  •  impulse control.


2. Amygdala: The amygdala is a small almond-shaped structure located deep within the brain that is involved in emotional processing, particularly fear and aggression. It has been implicated in power-related behaviors such as:

  •  dominance displays 

  •  territoriality.


3. Hippocampus: The hippocampus is a seahorse-shaped structure located in the temporal lobe that is involved in memory formation and spatial navigation. It has been linked to power-related behaviors such as:

  •  territoriality 

  •  social dominance.


4. Basal ganglia: The basal ganglia are a group of structures located deep within the brain that are involved in motor control, reward processing, and habit formation. They have been implicated in power-related behaviors such as:

  •  risk-taking 

  •  reward-seeking.


5. Insula: The insula is a region located deep within the brain that is involved in interoception, or the ability to sense one's own internal bodily states. It has been linked to power-related behaviors such as:

  • empathy 

  •  social cognition.

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Here are three authoritative sources on this topic:


1. "The Neural Basis of Power in Social Exchange" by Sukhvinder S. Obhi, Michael Inzlicht, and Ezequiel Morsella (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3320919/)



2. "The Neuroscience of Power" by David Rock and Jeffrey Schwartz (https://hbr.org/2006/12/the-neuroscience-of-leadership)



3. "The Neuroscience of Power and Influence" by Vanessa K. Bohns and Modupe Akinola (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4780605/)

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