Motor imagery (MI) or the mental simulation of action is now increasingly being studied
using neuroimaging techniques such as positron emission tomography and functional …

Our understanding of the functions of motor system evolved remarkably in the last 20 years.
This is the consequence not only of an increase in the amount of data on this system but …

▪ Abstract A category of stimuli of great importance for primates, humans in particular, is that
formed by actions done by other individuals. If we want to survive, we must understand the …

Over the last decade, many neuroimaging studies have assessed the human brain networks
underlying action observation and imitation using a variety of tasks and paradigms …

Recent evidence suggests that there are two possible systems for empathy: a basic
emotional contagion system and a more advanced cognitive perspective-taking system …

This review focuses on a novel rehabilitation approach known as action observation
treatment (AOT). It is now a well-accepted notion in neurophysiology that the observation of …

There is a convergence between cognitive models of imitation, constructs derived from
social psychology studies on mimicry and empathy, and recent empirical findings from the …

How do we empathize with others? A mechanism according to which action representation
modulates emotional activity may provide an essential functional architecture for empathy …

Understanding the intentions of others while watching their actions is a fundamental building
block of social behavior. The neural and functional mechanisms underlying this ability are …

This meta‐analysis explores the location and function of brain areas involved in social
cognition, or the capacity to understand people's behavioral intentions, social beliefs, and …