Overview
Explore groundbreaking research on social cognition and autism in this Presidential Lecture that delves into the intricate relationship between brain function and social behavior. Learn how eye tracking, neuroimaging, and direct brain recordings contribute to understanding how brain networks, particularly those involving the amygdala, influence social judgments from facial expressions. Discover insights from studies of patients with selective amygdala lesions and unique single-neuron recordings from neurosurgical patients, including those with autism. Gain a comprehensive understanding of how integrating data from various research levels helps decode the social brain, with emphasis on the reliability and generalizability of scientific findings.
Syllabus
Ralph Adolphs - Social Cognition, Autism and the Human Brain (October 9, 2024)
Taught by
Simons Foundation