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Scientific Understanding of Consciousness |
Orbitofrontal Cortex
Specialized bidirectional connections linking orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) with the amygdala may underlie emotional processing. (Zald & Rauch; Orbitofrontal Cortex, 62) Changes in social behavior can be produced by damage restricted to the orbitofrontal cortex. (Vogt; Cingulate Neurobiology, 200) Orbitofrontal patients were particularly likely to be impaired on emotion recognition; they were less likely to notice when others were sad, happy, or disgusted. (Vogt; Cingulate Neurobiology, 200) Orbitofrontal patients were less likely to cooperate with others, were inpatient and impulsive, and had difficulty making and keeping close relationships. (Vogt; Cingulate Neurobiology, 200)
Research study — Orbitofrontal–Amygdala Circuit and Social–Emotional Behavior Research study — Orbitofrontal Cortex Functions Research study — Orbitofrontal Cortex In Pursuit of Specific Rewards Research study — Orbitofrontal Learning Using Inferred Values
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