The Neuroscience of Socioeconomic Status: Correlates, Causes, and Consequences

•The concept of socioeconomic status (SES) is explained, and its elements are reviewed•The relations of SES to brain structure and function are summarized•Evidence concerning the causes and consequences of these relations is presented•The broader implications for society and for neuroscience are reviewed Human beings differ in their socioeconomic status (SES), with accompanying differences in physical and mental health as well as cognitive...