18 Questions
What is the primary function of mirror neurons in empathic responses?
To simulate the actions of others
Which brain region is activated when we experience disgust and perceive facial expressions of disgust?
Anterior insula
According to the perception-action model of empathy, what happens when we perceive another's emotional state of mind?
We experience a similar emotional state
What is the primary mechanism by which we understand others' emotional experiences?
Emotional contagion through mirror neurons
What is the role of experience in the function of mirror neurons?
It enhances mirror neuron activity for familiar actions
What is the primary function of the neural basis of empathy?
To simulate others' emotional states
What is a possible function of mirror neurons in response to observing another person's actions?
To understand another person's actions and react appropriately to them
What is a characteristic of facial expression processing in 4-month-old infants?
They are quick to process facial information and use neural structures similar to those found in adults
What is a characteristic of empathic responses in infants according to the study?
They exhibit a preference for puppets that have similar food preferences.
What can be inferred about the neural basis of empathy in infants?
It develops post-natally through social interactions.
What is a key feature of the theory of mind in infants?
It is innate and automatically triggered by the presence of another person
What is an example of modulation of empathic responses?
Feeling pleasure when seeing someone similar to us experiencing misfortune.
What is a characteristic of newborns' facial expression imitation?
They can accurately imitate facial expressions from birth to 72 hours old
What can be inferred about social cognition and perception in infants?
They are able to differentiate between similar and dissimilar others.
What is a type of neuron that responds to sounds associated with actions?
Mirror neurons
What is a possible explanation for why people tend to focus on a person's intentions rather than their thoughts when observing their actions?
Because it is a natural tendency to focus on the goal-oriented aspect of the action
What is a characteristic of emotional contagion in infants?
They experience a generalized unpleasantness in response to others' emotions.
What is a possible implication of in-group biases in infants?
They may exhibit preferences for those similar to themselves.
Explore how mirror neurons are influenced by an individual's experience, particularly in ballet and capoeira dancers. Learn how their brains respond to actions they've been trained to do. Get insight into the relatively new research on mirror neurons.
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