Learning Objectives

15.1.1 Explain how neural mechanisms and environmental factors interact to determine how people behave in a social context.
15.1.2 Describe the perspective from which neuroscientists study social behavior.
15.2.1 Explain what is meant by self-awareness.
15.2.2 Identify the different components of self-awareness and the brain areas associated with each component.
15.3.1 Define theory of mind.
15.3.2 Identify the brain areas associated with each of the theories of mind.
15.3.3 Define empathy, its different types, and the brain areas associated with each type.
15.4.1 Explain the components of physical pain.
15.4.2 Explain what social pain is and how it is similar to physical pain.
15.5.1 Define altruism and explain how it may be a product of evolutionary adaptation.
15.5.2 Identify the brain areas associated with altruism and explain how they are associated with various altruistic behaviors.
15.6.1 Explain game theory, identify two examples, and describe what each is used for and why.
15.6.2 Identify the brain areas associated with trust and cooperation.