Social Cognition and the Brain Flashcards
1
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What is Theory of Mind?
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The understanding that others have intentions, desires, beliefs, perceptions, and emotions different from one’s own and that such intentions, desires, and so forth affect people’s actions and behaviors.
2
Q
What do we know about the neural correlates of Theory of Mind?
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Neural mechanisms may contribute to individual differences in children’s social cognitive behavior.
3
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What do we know about the neural correlates of morality and decision making?
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Neural networks which interact to implement moral judgment and social decision-making, including systems for reward learning, valuation, mental state understanding, and salience processing.