Activation of self-knowledge reduces conflict during occupational choice: an ERP study

The International Journal of Neuroscience
Takashi NakaoMakoto Miyatani

Abstract

We investigated whether the activation of self-knowledge reduces conflict during occupational choice, which can elicit many correct answers. Conflict was measured via event-related brain potentials (ERPs). Results of this study showed that activation of self-knowledge reduces conflict during occupational choice. Our results suggest that, in a situation in which two or more possible correct answers exist, people use self-knowledge as a benchmark to reduce conflict by biasing either choice of behavior.

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Jan 1, 2012·The Journal of General Psychology·Takashi NakaoMakoto Miyatani
May 5, 2009·Neuroscience Letters·Takashi NakaoJitsuhiro Yamada
May 16, 2012·NeuroImage·Eric C Fields, Gina R Kuperberg
Apr 7, 2010·Personality & Social Psychology Bulletin·Takashi NakaoYu Watanabe

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