The discovery of the mirror neuron system gave rise to many new paths within neuroscience, psychology, kinematics and philosophy. This neurological system helped foster a broader understanding of social interaction, as these neurons fire in action observation and action performance. To this day, it is identified that the mirror neuron system is related to action understanding, comprehension of other’s intentions and the ability to recognise another person’s mental state. Furthermore, a link between the mirror neuron system, empathy and prosocial behaviour is also well-established, whereas the complementary system enables us to understand and complete other individual’s actions. Hence, the objective of this study was to assess the relationship between the mirror neurons system, trait empathy and the ADM muscle activation in a complementary action setting, which is strongly related to the grasping movement within these contexts. Results revealed a relationship between low empathic traits and muscle activation in non-social conditions, suggesting that individuals scoring low on empathy seem less willing to help other people in a complementary action interplay.
The discovery of the mirror neuron system gave rise to many new paths within neuroscience, psychology, kinematics and philosophy. This neurological system helped foster a broader understanding of social interaction, as these neurons fire in action observation and action performance. To this day, it is identified that the mirror neuron system is related to action understanding, comprehension of other’s intentions and the ability to recognise another person’s mental state. Furthermore, a link between the mirror neuron system, empathy and prosocial behaviour is also well-established, whereas the complementary system enables us to understand and complete other individual’s actions. Hence, the objective of this study was to assess the relationship between the mirror neurons system, trait empathy and the ADM muscle activation in a complementary action setting, which is strongly related to the grasping movement within these contexts. Results revealed a relationship between low empathic traits and muscle activation in non-social conditions, suggesting that individuals scoring low on empathy seem less willing to help other people in a complementary action interplay.
Mirror Neurons and Empathy: A Biomarker for the Complementary System
EKSTROM, MARITH JESSICA CAROLINA
2021/2022
Abstract
The discovery of the mirror neuron system gave rise to many new paths within neuroscience, psychology, kinematics and philosophy. This neurological system helped foster a broader understanding of social interaction, as these neurons fire in action observation and action performance. To this day, it is identified that the mirror neuron system is related to action understanding, comprehension of other’s intentions and the ability to recognise another person’s mental state. Furthermore, a link between the mirror neuron system, empathy and prosocial behaviour is also well-established, whereas the complementary system enables us to understand and complete other individual’s actions. Hence, the objective of this study was to assess the relationship between the mirror neurons system, trait empathy and the ADM muscle activation in a complementary action setting, which is strongly related to the grasping movement within these contexts. Results revealed a relationship between low empathic traits and muscle activation in non-social conditions, suggesting that individuals scoring low on empathy seem less willing to help other people in a complementary action interplay.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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