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Mirror Neurons and Theory of Mind Flashcards

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What is theory of mind?

A

Cognitive ability to imagine others have interior mental state like own

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In which monkey brain areas are mirror neurons found?

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AIP
F5 (premotor cortex)
PFG

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What do mirror neurons fire in response to?

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Goal-directed actions, regardless of whether performed by self or observing others perform

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What is an additional role of mirror neurons in the human premotor cortex?

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Respond to intentions of others

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What is the simulation theory of social cognition?

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Observing emotional expressions of others causes activation of brain areas involved in own experience of emotion

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Which brain areas are activated in mentalising?

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Temporal pole
Superior temporal sulcus
mPFC

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Where are mirror neurons found in humans?

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Premotor cortex
SMA
S1
Inferior parietal cortex

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