Obeying orders reduces the brain’s processing of the outcomes of actions

People may report a reduced feeling of responsibility when they comply with orders in situations of asymmetric power, such as hierarchies. Previous research has shown that complying with orders reduces the sense of agency, that is, the feeling that you are the author of your own actions and thus responsible for the outcomes. Obeying orders Read more about Obeying orders reduces the brain’s processing of the outcomes of actions[…]