“The concept of dehumanization is no hyperbole. When researchers used an fMRI scanner to track perceivers’ reactions to images of people from various groups, the results suggested that dehumanized outgroup members are no longer perceived to be humans. When individuals viewed general images of people, the areas on the brain that typically respond when people process social information showed increased activity. However, when they were shown images of people from an extreme outgroup - homeless individuals and drug addicts - those same areas were not activated. Instead, the insula and amygdala were activated; areas that are mostly active when people are experiencing strong emotions such as disgust and contempt.”

And now I remember why I applied to study Psychology ^^

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