Social Cognition and Brain Function

The video explores the development of social cognition studies and neuroimaging techniques, focusing on the role of the amygdala in fear processing and the discovery of mirror neurons. It discusses the challenges in understanding mirror neurons, the theory of mind, and mentalizing processes. The video also highlights the significance of biological motion in social cognition and empathy.

What technological advancement allowed researchers to study the living human brain's activity during tasks?

• X-ray imaging

• Ultrasound

• Neuroimaging

• Microscopy

Which part of the brain is known to activate when a person sees a fearful face?

• Hippocampus

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala

• Prefrontal Cortex

Mirror neurons are known to activate under which of the following conditions?

• When a person is asleep

• When a person listens to music

• When a person performs an action and observes the same action

• When a person reads a book

What is the 'correspondence problem' in the context of social cognition?

• Determining the origin of emotions

• Understanding the link between seeing and performing an action

• Identifying the cause of brain disorders

• Explaining the process of language acquisition

What is the 'theory of mind' in social cognition?

• The ability to solve mathematical problems

• The ability to predict weather patterns

• The ability to memorize historical events

• The ability to read and understand others' mental states

Which brain region is associated with mentalizing and understanding others' intentions?

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Temporal parietal junction

• Occipital lobe

What is the role of the temporal parietal junction in social cognition?

• It predicts others' actions and intentions

• It controls motor functions

• It processes visual information

• It regulates heart rate

What is biological motion in the context of social cognition?

• The process of plant growth

• The ability to recognize motion cues indicating a living being

• The flow of water in rivers

• The movement of celestial bodies

Which area of the brain is specifically concerned with biological motion?

• Broca's area

• Hypothalamus

• V5/MT

• Wernicke's area

How does neuroimaging contribute to the study of empathy?

• By identifying brain areas related to language

• By revealing brain areas involved in emotional expression and mirroring

• By measuring blood pressure

• By analyzing genetic sequences