The Default Mode Network (DMN) has been found to be involved in various domains of
cognitive and social processing. The present article will review brain connectivity results …

In mammals, empathy is crucial for living in social groups and caring for others. In this paper,
we consider the structural and functional organization of empathy. We propose that empathy …

The Handbook of Moral Development is the definitive source of theory and research on the
development of morality. Since the publication of the first edition, ground-breaking …

Whether emotion is a source of moral judgments remains controversial. This study combined
neurophysiological measures, including functional magnetic resonance imaging, eye …

While it is well established that individuals with psychopathy have a marked deficit in
affective arousal, emotional empathy, and caring for the well-being of others, the extent to …

Behavioral research indicates that human females are more empathic than males, a
disparity that widens from childhood to adulthood. Nevertheless, the extent to which such …

Gratitude is an important aspect of human sociality, and is valued by religions and moral
philosophies. It has been established that gratitude leads to benefits for both mental health …

The nature and underpinnings of infants' seemingly complex, third-party, social evaluations
remain highly contentious. Theoretical perspectives oscillate between rich and lean …

Cognitive neuroscience aims to understand the mind in physical terms. This endeavor
assumes that the mind can be understood in physical terms, and, insofar as it is successful …

Neuroscience research indicates that moral reasoning is underpinned by distinct neural
networks including the posterior superior temporal sulcus (pSTS), amygdala, and …