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  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Neuroimaging
  • Psychology

Background:

  • The posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) is consistently implicated in self-referential processing.
  • PCC activity increases during tasks like trait judgment and mind wandering.
  • PCC activity decreases during tasks requiring present-centered attention, such as working memory and meditation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the specific role of the PCC in self-related processes.
  • To review evidence linking PCC activity to subjective experiences.
  • To explore findings from real-time fMRI neurofeedback studies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing neuroimaging and cognitive neuroscience literature.
  • Analysis of studies employing real-time fMRI neurofeedback.
  • Integration of neurophenomenological approaches.

Main Results:

  • PCC activation is associated with self-referential tasks and mind wandering.
  • PCC deactivation is linked to present-centered attention.
  • Real-time fMRI neurofeedback suggests PCC activity relates to "getting caught up in" experiences.

Conclusions:

  • The PCC's role in self-reference may be specifically related to the subjective experience of immersion.
  • Further research using advanced neuroimaging techniques is warranted.
  • Understanding PCC function is crucial for comprehending self-related cognition.