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Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences, 2023, 6(3); doi: 10.25236/AJHSS.2023.060318.

Experimental studies on inter-brain neural synchronization in economic behavior

Author(s)

Lina Lu

Corresponding Author:
Lina Lu
Affiliation(s)

School of Economics and Management, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, China

Abstract

Developments in Neuroeconomics have motivated researchers to explore human cognition and behavior at the cerebral-neural level, and the rise of hyperscanning technology has allowed exploring the human social brain in a more ecologically efficient way. In recent years, experimental studies on hyperscanning of economic behavior have contributed substantial evidence. This paper reviews the literature on inter-brain synchronization and sorts out experimental studies of inter-brain synchronization in different economic behaviors. Finally, this paper draws a conclusion of the research in this area and puts forward an outlook.

Keywords

Inter-brain synchronization, Experimental studies, Behavioral economics, Neuroeconomics

Cite This Paper

Lina Lu. Experimental studies on inter-brain neural synchronization in economic behavior. Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (2023) Vol. 6, Issue 3: 114-117. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJHSS.2023.060318.

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