Brain regions involved in observing others (IMAGE)

Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience - KNAW

Brain regions involved in observing others

Caption

Top down predictions during natural  sequences. Your expectations determine what you ultimately 'see,' based on prior knowledge.

Bottom-up sensory input during unpredictable situations. When something deviates from our expectations, the brain relies more on what we actually perceive with our eyes.

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Eline Feenstra - Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience

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