Hum Brain Mapp April 2016 PMID 26954937

Self-other resonance, its control and prosocial inclinations: Brain-behavior relationships.

Leonardo Christov-Moore, Marco Iacoboni

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Several discussions reference the core idea that balancing automatic empathic responses with neural control influences prosocial behaviors, with phrases like 'neural mechanisms' and 'brain-behavior relationship' emphasizing scientific depth. The tone is analytical but not overly passionate, reflecting an active but measured interest in the implications of the research.

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Most discussions reflect support or alignment with the article's findings about the neural basis of prosocial behavior, indicating general agreement.

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Participants show moderate curiosity, referencing neural mechanisms and the relevance to social decision-making, but without intense enthusiasm.

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Comments delve into research details like brain control and empathy, suggesting a fair level of thoughtful engagement.

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The discussion hints at potential applications and significance of the research for understanding social behaviors, though not overwhelmingly so.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores how our brain's tendency to mirror and share feelings with others (self-other resonance) influences prosocial behaviors, like sharing or helping, especially during decision-making in social situations.
  • Neural activity related to self-other resonance during tasks involving observing pain and emotional expressions is linked to more generous offers in the Dictator Game, while increased control over these responses can decrease prosocial giving.
  • Findings suggest that the balance between automatic empathic responses and top-down control processes in the brain plays a key role in prosocial tendencies, supporting the idea that our social decisions are rooted in embodied cognition, or how bodily and neural processes are interconnected.

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Fiona Murden CPsychol
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@TomAsacker Christov-Moore, L. & Iacoboni, M. 2016. Self-other resonance, its control and prosocial inclinations: brain– behavior relationships. Human Brain Mapping 37(4): 1544–1558

Mar 25, 2021 · 1 like · 3,748 followers View post →

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Fiona Murden CPsychol
@FionaMurden · X

@TomAsacker Christov-Moore, L. & Iacoboni, M. 2016. Self-other resonance, its control and prosocial inclinations: brain– behavior relationships. Human Brain Mapping 37(4): 1544–1558

Mar 25, 2021 · 1 like · 3,748 followers View post →