Annu Rev Psychol April 2007 PMID 17002553

Social cognitive neuroscience: a review of core processes.

Matthew D Lieberman

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What people are saying

The majority of social discussions express strong interest and agreement, emphasizing the importance of neuroanatomical distinctions and their role in social cognition; for example, mentions of brain evolution and automatic vs. controlled processes underscore this engagement, while references to neuroscience's broader relevance reflect perceived impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of the review and its insights into social cognitive processes, with comments highlighting the contributions of neuroanatomy and consciousness to social behavior understanding.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high curiosity about the subject matter, especially when referencing developments in neurodevelopment and the brain's automatic versus controlled processes.

EngagementModerate engagement

The conversations include references to specific concepts like neurodevelopment, neural distinctions, and implications for AI, indicating active interest and some depth in the discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the review influences thoughts on neuroscience and social psychology, though they largely focus on theoretical implications rather than practical applications.

Abstract in brief

  • Social cognitive neuroscience uses tools like neuroimaging to study social behaviors, focusing on understanding others, understanding oneself, self-control, and the interaction between self and others.
  • The review discusses two key neurocognitive distinctions: automatic versus controlled processes, and internally-focused versus externally-focused processes, both contributing to our understanding of social cognition.
  • These distinctions help bridge neuroscience and social psychology, showing how brain research can both inform and expand existing psychological theories about social behavior.]

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Alex Mathew
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Source: Social Cognitive Neuroscience: A Review of Core Processes, Matthew D. Lieberman

Mar 24, 2025 · 3 likes · 894 followers View post →
anto - KPSS
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@MirroredMind055 it took a series of developments building on each other, that allowed greater adaptability. Instinct and unconscious processes are given by more ancient parts of the brain; consciousness, thinking and executive functions are abilities given by newer parts https://t.co/4R3CXgW9TY

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Alex Mathew
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Sources: https://t.co/W8qlxjVSY8 https://t.co/aqPyofFUEk

Mar 25, 2025 · 1 like · 894 followers View post →
Sandra Molano Msc
@smmolanop · X

Social cognitive neuroscience: a review of core processes https://t.co/F7bO57dQFs

Jan 6, 2023 · 1 like · 160 followers View post →
Jordan James Etem
@JordanJamesEtem · X

Lieberman, M.D.: Social cognitive neuroscience: a review of core processes. Annu. Rev. Psychol. 58, 259–289 (2007) @elonmusk @Tesla https://t.co/Dely3NhpQW

Aug 2, 2021 · 12,636 followers View post →
Christian Flair
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#neurodesarrollo #neurotwitter

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Alex Mathew
@alxmthew · X

Sources: https://t.co/W8qlxjVSY8 https://t.co/aqPyofFUEk

Mar 25, 2025 · 1 like · 894 followers View post →
Alex Mathew
@alxmthew · X

Source: Social Cognitive Neuroscience: A Review of Core Processes, Matthew D. Lieberman

Mar 24, 2025 · 3 likes · 894 followers View post →
anto - KPSS
@AntoVoidance · X

@MirroredMind055 it took a series of developments building on each other, that allowed greater adaptability. Instinct and unconscious processes are given by more ancient parts of the brain; consciousness, thinking and executive functions are abilities given by newer parts https://t.co/4R3CXgW9TY

Jan 3, 2025 · 1 like · 1,499 followers View post →
Christian Flair
@Chrstian_Flair · X

#neurodesarrollo #neurotwitter

May 19, 2023 · 512 followers View post →
Sandra Molano Msc
@smmolanop · X

Social cognitive neuroscience: a review of core processes https://t.co/F7bO57dQFs

Jan 6, 2023 · 1 like · 160 followers View post →
Jordan James Etem
@JordanJamesEtem · X

Lieberman, M.D.: Social cognitive neuroscience: a review of core processes. Annu. Rev. Psychol. 58, 259–289 (2007) @elonmusk @Tesla https://t.co/Dely3NhpQW

Aug 2, 2021 · 12,636 followers View post →