The weirdest brains in the world

Behav Brain Sci. 2010 Jun;33(2-3):88-90. doi: 10.1017/S0140525X10000282. Epub 2010 Jun 15.

Abstract

Henrich et al. provide a compelling argument about a bias in the behavioral sciences to study human behavior primarily in WEIRD populations. Here we argue that brain scientists are susceptible to similar biases, sampling primarily from WEIRD populations; and we discuss recent evidence from cultural neuroscience demonstrating the importance and viability of investigating culture across multiple levels of analysis.

MeSH terms

  • Behavior / physiology*
  • Brain / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Neurosciences / methods*
  • Population Groups