`mindreading` Neurons Simulate Decisions Of Social Partners

Simon Pope

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Abstract

Scientists have identified special types of brain cells that may allow us to simulate the decision-making processes of others, thereby reconstructing their state of mind and predicting their intentions. Dysfunction in these 'simulation neurons' may help explain difficulties with social interactions in conditions such as autism and social anxiety.

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Scientists special types brain cells simulate processes state mind intentions Dysfunction simulation neurons difficulties interactions conditions autism anxiety

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