Automatic imitation
Basic data for this project
Type of project: Own resources project
Duration at the University of Münster: since 01/04/2010
Description
My research foci are the cortical and cognitive mechanisms that are involved in the inhibition of imitative response tendencies. In particular I investigate conditions under which the observation of biological movements leads to an activation of an internal motor representations. Especially the anterior fronto median cortex (aFMC) and the right temporo-parietal junction (TPJ) area might play a crucial role in the inhibition of imitative behavior. Methodologically I use functional MRI and behavioral methods to investigate these research issues.
Keywords: automatic imitation
Project management at the University of Münster
| Liepelt, Roman | Professorship for General Psychology (Prof. Lappe) |