Executive control is a complex high-level cognitive function that relies on distributed brain
circuitry. We propose that the anterior insular cortex plays an under-appreciated role in …

The past decade has witnessed a proliferation of studies aimed at characterizing the human
connectome. These projects map the brain regions comprising large-scale systems …

Mentalizing is the capacity to understand others and oneself in terms of internal mental
states. It is assumed to be underpinned by four dimensions: automatic–controlled, internally …

Design thinking comprises an approach to problem solving that uses tools traditionally
utilized by designers of commercial products, processes, and environments (eg, designing a …

Empathy features a tension between automaticity and context dependency. On the one
hand, people often take on each other's internal states reflexively and outside of awareness …

An orientation to affective neuroscience as it relates to educators. In this ground-breaking
collection, Mary Helen Immordino-Yang—an affective neuroscientist, human development …

Despite global increases in diversity, social prejudices continue to fuel intergroup conflict,
disparities and discrimination. Moreover, as norms have become more egalitarian …

Rumination is a cognitive style characterized by repetitive thoughts about one's negative
internal states and is a common symptom of depression. Previous studies have linked trait …

Mentalizing is the capacity to understand ourselves and others in terms of intentional mental
states, such as feelings, desires, wishes, attitudes, and goals. It is a fundamental capacity in …

In spite of the remarkable progress made in the burgeoning field of social neuroscience, the
neural mechanisms that underlie social encounters are only beginning to be studied and …