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Defense Applications for Behavioral Neuroscience

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Apr 21, 2025
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INSIGHT

Behavioral Neuroscience Explained

  • Behavioral neuroscience studies the biological basis of behavior, linking brain structures to actions.
  • It combines disciplines like psychology, neurobiology, and cognitive science to understand behavior.
ANECDOTE

Insight from Lie Detection Research

  • Sujeeta Bhatt's postdoctoral fellowship studied brain activity during lying with neuroimaging.
  • She found lying involves cognitive processes, not unique brain regions, and is different from actual deception.
ANECDOTE

Applying Neuroscience to Interrogations

  • Sujeeta worked with the FBI's high-value detainee interrogation group to bring science-based approaches to interrogations.
  • They used proven behavioral science without coercion to improve interview methods.
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