the social brain

Question 1

Social cognition

Answer 1

refers to how we perceive ourselves and others, and how we act in particular situations

Question 2

Social neuroscience

Answer 2

studies how biological systems implement social processes and behavior

Question 3

Theory of mind (TOM)

Answer 3

▫ Ability to represent the mental states of others • Thoughts, beliefs, desires, intentions ▫ Sometimes called “mentalizing” ▫ (Cognitive empathy: like theory of mind)

Question 4

• Empathy ▫ Emotional empathy: And cognitive empathy

Answer 4

ability to share others’ emotional experiences (Cognitive empathy: like theory of mind)

Question 5

Different neural substrates ▫ TOM: • Affected by different disorders

Answer 5

Superior temporal sulcus/temporoparietal junction ▫ TOM: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)