Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 11, 2026

A Novel Experimental and Analytical Approach to the Multimodal Neural Decoding of Intent During Social Interaction in Freely-behaving Human Infants
11:14

A Novel Experimental and Analytical Approach to the Multimodal Neural Decoding of Intent During Social Interaction in Freely-behaving Human Infants

Published on: October 4, 2015

11.6K

Distinct distributed neural dynamics predict pallium-dependent social approach.

Imri Lifshitz1, Asia Prag1, Netta Livneh1

  • 1Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.

Nature Communications
|April 9, 2026
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

Automatic Processing and Automatic Social Behavior01:28

Automatic Processing and Automatic Social Behavior

360
Automatic processing refers to the cognitive operations that occur without conscious intent or awareness, playing a fundamental role in shaping social cognition and behavior. These processes enable individuals to navigate complex social environments efficiently by relying on mental shortcuts and pre-existing knowledge structures known as schemas. One of the most influential mechanisms underlying automatic processing is priming, which subtly activates mental representations through exposure to...
360
Causes of Social Behavior II: Cognitive Processes01:15

Causes of Social Behavior II: Cognitive Processes

279
Cognitive processes affect social behavior by guiding how individuals perceive, interpret, and respond to social stimuli. These mental processes enable individuals to assess others' behaviors, attribute causes to their actions, and form expectations based on past experiences.Causes of Behavior and Social JudgmentsIndividuals determine the causes of others' behaviors by distinguishing between personal traits and external circumstances. For example, if a friend frequently arrives late, an...
279
Nonconscious Mimicry01:13

Nonconscious Mimicry

5.2K
Nonconscious mimicry occurs when individuals alter their mannerisms to match the behaviors and expressions of those nearby, without intention.
5.2K
Facial Feedback Hypothesis01:24

Facial Feedback Hypothesis

874
Charles Darwin proposed that facial expressions are an evolutionary adaptation for communication. He argued that these expressions are not influenced by culture but are universal across species. For example, a snarling expression with exposed teeth signals a threat in many animals, including humans. Darwin also suggested that displaying an emotion can intensify the feeling. Smiling, for example, could enhance one's sense of happiness. This idea laid the foundation for understanding the role...
874
Scientific Nature of Social Psychology01:30

Scientific Nature of Social Psychology

771
Social psychology is a scientific discipline dedicated to understanding how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts. Unlike common sense, which relies on anecdotal experiences and intuition, social psychology employs systematic research and empirical methods to ensure objectivity and reliability. This distinction is fundamental in distinguishing scientifically supported findings from mere speculation.Four fundamental scientific values guide a structured approach to research in...
771
Introducing Social Perception01:29

Introducing Social Perception

615
Perceiving others accurately is fundamental to effective communication and relationship-building. Social perception, a key concept in social psychology, refers to the cognitive processes through which individuals gather and interpret information about others to understand their actions, intentions, and motivations. This process extends beyond spoken words and overt behaviors, incorporating subtle nonverbal cues and contextual factors.Nonverbal Cues and Their SignificanceNonverbal cues play a...
615

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Neural temporal scaling accounts for robust hunting behavior across temperatures.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

Prevalence, molecular carbapenemase detection, and antibiotic resistance of carbapenem-resistant <i>Enterobacterales</i> in a tertiary care hospital in East Jerusalem (2019-2023): a retrospective study.

Therapeutic advances in infectious disease·2025
Same author

Spontaneous and evoked activity patterns diverge over development.

eLife·2021
Same author

Model-based decoupling of evoked and spontaneous neural activity in calcium imaging data.

PLoS computational biology·2020
Same author

Durable, Stable, and Functional Nanopores Decorated by Self-Assembled Dipeptides.

ACS applied materials & interfaces·2020
Same author

Electrical Characterization of Individual Cesium Lead Halide Perovskite Nanowires Using Conductive AFM.

Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)·2020
Same journal

Sub1 contributes to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction driven by aging in mice.

Nature communications·2026
Same journal

The BRCA1-A complex restricts replication fork reversal-dependent DNA repair in ATM deficient cells.

Nature communications·2026
Same journal

Signaling downstream of tumor-stroma interaction regulates mucinous colorectal adenocarcinoma apicobasal polarity.

Nature communications·2026
Same journal

Click-polymerized polyenamine membranes for efficient lithium extraction.

Nature communications·2026
Same journal

Joint trajectories of brain atrophy, white matter hyperintensities and cognition quantify brain maintenance.

Nature communications·2026
Same journal

Proton shuttling at electrochemical interfaces under alkaline hydrogen evolution.

Nature communications·2026
See all related articles

Researchers discovered a distinct neural process predicting social approach behavior in zebrafish. This involves coordinated brain activity, particularly in pallial neurons, preceding and predicting social interactions.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Ethology
  • Behavioral Biology

Background:

  • Social approach is crucial for group cohesion and coordinated actions in animals.
  • The underlying neural mechanisms for social approach behavior remain largely unknown.
  • Understanding social behavior requires investigating neural processes that predict specific actions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and characterize the neural activity associated with social approach in zebrafish.
  • To determine if a distinct neural process precedes social approach movements.
  • To investigate the role of specific brain regions in mediating social approach.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a novel experimental setup for head-fixed zebrafish interacting with a freely swimming conspecific.

More Related Videos

Corticospinal Excitability Modulation During Action Observation
12:33

Corticospinal Excitability Modulation During Action Observation

Published on: December 31, 2013

9.5K
Brain Imaging Investigation of the Neural Correlates of Observing Virtual Social Interactions
10:45

Brain Imaging Investigation of the Neural Correlates of Observing Virtual Social Interactions

Published on: July 6, 2011

12.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 11, 2026

A Novel Experimental and Analytical Approach to the Multimodal Neural Decoding of Intent During Social Interaction in Freely-behaving Human Infants
11:14

A Novel Experimental and Analytical Approach to the Multimodal Neural Decoding of Intent During Social Interaction in Freely-behaving Human Infants

Published on: October 4, 2015

11.6K
Corticospinal Excitability Modulation During Action Observation
12:33

Corticospinal Excitability Modulation During Action Observation

Published on: December 31, 2013

9.5K
Brain Imaging Investigation of the Neural Correlates of Observing Virtual Social Interactions
10:45

Brain Imaging Investigation of the Neural Correlates of Observing Virtual Social Interactions

Published on: July 6, 2011

12.3K
  • Utilized large-scale functional imaging at cellular resolution to monitor neural activity.
  • Quantified precise behavioral metrics of social approach and temporal coordination.

    • Main Results:

    • Social approach movements were temporally coupled with conspecific movements.
    • Distinct, distributed neural activity emerged seconds before approach movements.
    • Increased pallial neuron activity and decreased midbrain/hindbrain activity predicted approach.
    • These neural dynamics accounted for individual differences in social behavior.

    Conclusions:

    • A distributed yet coordinated neural mechanism underlies social approach behavior.
    • Pallial neuron activity is critical for social approach in a social context.
    • Neural activity preceding social actions can reliably predict upcoming behavior.