Representation, control, or reasoning? Distinct functions for theory of mind within the medial prefrontal cortex.
J Cogn Neurosci
; 26(4): 683-98, 2014 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
The medial pFC (mPFC) is frequently reported to play a central role in Theory of Mind (ToM). However, the contribution of this large cortical region in ToM is not well understood. Combining a novel behavioral task with fMRI, we sought to demonstrate functional divisions between dorsal and rostral mPFC. All conditions of the task required the representation of mental states (beliefs and desires). The level of demands on cognitive control (high vs. low) and the nature of the demands on reasoning (deductive vs. abductive) were varied orthogonally between conditions. Activation in dorsal mPFC was modulated by the need for control, whereas rostral mPFC was modulated by reasoning demands. These findings fit with previously suggested domain-general functions for different parts of mPFC and suggest that these functions are recruited selectively in the service of ToM.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Córtex Pré-Frontal
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Cognição
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Teoria da Mente
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Julgamento
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Cogn Neurosci
Assunto da revista:
NEUROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido