Activation of the default network during a theory of mind task predicts individual differences in agreeableness and social cognitive ability.
Social cognitive processes, such as emotion perception and empathy, allow humans to navigate complex social landscapes and are associated with specific neural systems. In particular, theory of mind (ToM), which refers to our ability to decipher the mental states of others, is related to the dorsal m...
| Published in: | Cognitive, Affective & Behavioral Neuroscience Vol. 22; no. 2; pp. 383 - 403 |
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| Format: | diagnostic images pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Springer Nature
Apr2022
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