APS

2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022

Training Volitional Control of the Theory of Mind Network with Real-Time fMRI Neurofeedback

Chicago, IL · May 2022

Poster · Biological/Neuroscience

  • Abhishek Saxena
    University of Rochester
  • Emily Dudek
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Stephanie Reda
    University of Rochester
  • Arun Venkataraman
    University of Rochester Medical Center
  • J. Lamberti
    University of Rochester Medical Center
  • David Dodell-Feder
    University of Rochester
  • David Dodell-Feder
    University of Rochester Medical Center

Abstract

Theory of mind (ToM) is critical to successful social interactions. Utilizing real-time fMRI neurofeedback, we show that individuals can learn volitional control of regions of the ToM neural network, namely the left tempo-parietal junction, precuneus, and medial prefrontal cortices. These findings carry clinical implications for conditions that involve social-cognitive impairment.

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