Right Frontal Lobe & Self
Craik et al., 1999 - PET study with 4 conditions
How well does the word stubborn describe...
- You?
- Lee Bollinger?
- How socially desireable?
- How many syllables?
RESULT: Only self-referential instruction activated Right prefrontal cortex ( same areas activated by memory retrieval)
Conclusion: Right frontal regions are important for representation of self.