Self-reflexive thoughts

Question 1

Self-reflexive thought

Answer 1

Ability to consider one’s being as an object that is subject to objective consideration.

Question 2

Egocentric

Answer 2

Self-to-object. Representation of changes when we move

Question 3

Allocentric

Answer 3

Object to object. Hands are connected to arms. Doesnt change when you move

Question 4

Self-awareness

Answer 4

Social/emotional/cognitive skills.

Fugue states: individual is unable to access self-relevant knowledge

Question 5

Mark test

Answer 5

Used to test whether animals are self-aware when looking in the mirror.

Question 6

Self-reflection

Answer 6

Redirection of attention to internal thoughts/feelings etc. Involves default mode of processing

Question 7

Default mode network

Answer 7

Internal attention, activity decreases in certain regions if attention is directed to external, increases if directed inwards

Question 8

Interoception

Answer 8

Anterior cingulate cortex (when arousal is rated) and insula,

Question 9

Embodiment

Answer 9

Sense of being in your body, involves self location and egocentric frame of reference.
- Neglect syndrome (ignoring one side of body)
- Phantom limb (amputated limb)
- Out-of body experience (drugs/TPJ act)