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The left-brain interpreter attempts to rationalize, reason and generalize new information it receives in order to relate the past to the present. [4] Left-brain interpretation is a case of the lateralization of brain function that applies to "explanation generation" rather than other lateralized activities. [5]
Social neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field devoted to understanding the relationship between social experiences and biological systems.Humans are fundamentally a social species, and studies indicate that various social influences, including life events, poverty, unemployment and loneliness can influence health related biomarkers.
Please keep in mind that most of the information in this article is theoretical and scientists are still trying to understand emotion and emotional lateralization. Also, some of the evidence is contradictory. Many brain regions are interconnected and the input and output of any given region may come from and go to many different regions.
The social intelligence hypothesis states that social intelligence (that is, complex socialization such as politics, romance, family relationships, quarrels, collaboration, reciprocity, and altruism): Was a driving force in developing the size of human brains or "executive brains"
Social learning theory is a theory of social behavior that proposes that new behaviors can be acquired by observing and imitating others. It states that learning is a cognitive process that takes place in a social context and can occur purely through observation or direct instruction, even in the absence of motor reproduction or direct reinforcement. [1]
Growing up in dysfunctional family environments or experiencing social isolation can atrophy the 'emotional' areas of the brain. [ 8 ] [ 29 ] For example, toxic parent-child attachments involving verbal/physical abuse, and regular angry interactions impairs the child's sense of agency, coherence, and affectivity in interactions with others. [ 5 ]
People can lower their risk for Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia by ensuring they get proper exercise, nutrition, social connection, engagement in activities, and sleep, Branson said.
Early interest in the relationship between brain function and social cognition includes the case of Phineas Gage, whose behaviour was reported to have changed after an accident damaged one or both of his frontal lobes. More recent neuropsychological studies have shown that brain injuries disrupt social cognitive