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Kalliopi Ioumpa investigates the neural and psychological underpinnings of moral behavior, with a particular focus on how hierarchical structures shape responsibility and decision-making. Her research bridges social neuroscience and moral psychology, exploring how diffusing agency across command chains can disinhibit antisocial actions. In her most cited work, *Commanding or Being a Simple Intermediary: How Does It Affect Moral Behavior and Related Brain Mechanisms?* (2022, 25 citations), she employs fMRI to reveal distinct brain mechanisms activated when individuals command versus merely relay orders, shedding light on the neural correlates of moral disengagement. A subsequent study (2021, 4 citations) extends these findings through behavioral experiments, reinforcing the role of hierarchical diffusion in ethical lapses. Ioumpa’s contributions are pivotal for understanding real-world phenomena like bureaucratic atrocities and corporate misconduct, offering empirical evidence that responsibility fragmentation alters both behavior and brain activity. Her work has been recognized for its interdisciplinary impact, informing fields from criminology to organizational ethics. For students and researchers, Ioumpa’s research provides a compelling framework for examining how power structures influence moral cognition, making her a key voice in contemporary moral neuroscience.
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