How do we understand others?

What are the neural bases of our emotions?

How is our social behavior shaped by the brain?

 

These are just some of the questions the SCAN-Unit (Social, Cognitive, and Affective Neuroscience Unit) has been investigating since its formation in 2010. We are a group of international researchers who combine psychological theory with cutting edge neuroscientific methodology to study the biological basis of human's social and emotional life.

Our special research focus lies on the neuroscience of empathy. We have made and continue to make essential contributions to our understanding of how people share the feelings of others and take their point of view. This research enterprise is complemented by research activities in the fields of decision making, moral behavior, and mental health.

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 News

31.10.2024
 

We offer freedom to develop own research line, support transition towards junior group leader, state-of-the art research infrastructure, supportive...

 Media

06.09.2024
 

Claus Lamm and Magdalena Boch publish an article (as part of a larger series on Animal Cognition) in renowned public science journal "Gehirn und...

 Faculty News

27.11.2024
 

Einladung zur Veranstaltung der FB Philosophie, 27.11.

14.10.2024
 

New paper on self-other distinction.

We've all experienced moments of assuming others share our emotions or beliefs. This ability to distinguish between self and others—self-other...

01.05.2024
 

Selbsttest: Warum manche einen guten Orientierungssinn haben

Luise Graichen wurde im österreichischen Nachrichtenmagazin „Profil” zum Thema Orientierungssinn interviewt.

01.10.2024
 

als Organisationsassistentin am Arbeitsbereich Differentielle Psychologie und Psychologische Diagnostik

03.10.2024
 

New paper on climate change with data collected from 63 countries

25.01.2024
 

Machen gewalthaltige Videospiele weniger empathisch?

Lukas Lengersdorff spricht in einem Beitrag des SWR2-Impuls über den Einfluss von Videospielen auf die Empathie.

30.09.2024
 

der International Society for the Study of Individual Differences