On the relationship between the ‘default mode network’ and the ‘social brain’

On the relationship between the ‘default mode network’ and the ‘social brain’

The default mode network (DMN) of the brain consists of areas that are typically more active during rest than during active task performance. Recently however, this network has been shown to be activated by certain types of tasks. Social cognition, particularly higher-order tasks such as attributing...

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Main Authors: Rogier B Mars, Franz-Xaver eNeubert, MaryAnn P. Noonan, Jerome eSallet, Ivan eToni, Matthew F.S. Rushworth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
Subjects:
Theory of Mind
fMRI
social cognition
Medial frontal cortex
Mentalizing
Default Mode Network
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnhum.2012.00189/full

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