The neuroanatomical basis of empathy: is empathy impaired following damage to the ventromedial prefrontal cortex?

Empathy plays a crucial role in our relationships with others and enhances personal well-being. The brain areas that are critical for the experience of on-line empathy and empathic behavior are not known. The current study investigated the neural substrates of empathy through the examination of whet...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Beadle, Janelle Nicole
Other Authors: Tranel, Daniel
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of Iowa 2009
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Online Access:https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/781
https://ir.uiowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1966&context=etd