Topic
Social Brain
3 questions tagged Social Brain — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
how
How do mirror neurons work?
Mirror neurons are cells that fire both when you act and when you see someone else do the same action. They are thought to help with understanding actions and imitation.
Psychology and BrainSocial Brain
why
Why do we replay conversations in our heads after they end?
The brain uses replay to evaluate what happened, predict social outcomes, and prepare for future interactions. This mental rehearsal is especially common when the conversation felt important or uncertain.
PsychologySocial Brain
how
How does chronic loneliness affect the brain?
Chronic loneliness can increase stress, worsen mood, and change how the brain responds to social threats and rewards. Humans are highly social, so isolation has real biological effects.
PsychologySocial Brain