Psychiatry Rounds - Ms. Jennifer Gutsell: Neural Systems for Interpersonal Sensitivity are Unresponsive to Social Outgroups: Perspective Taking and Imitation Help

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Presenter:
Ms. Jennifer Gutsell

Location:
Baycrest Hospital
Ben and Hilda Katz Building
4th Floor
4E82

Objectives:

• The mirror neuron system and it’s involvement in interpersonal sensitivity and empathy.
• How social group biases can reduce mirroring and the vicarious experience of others emotions.
• Possible routes to alleviate prejudice related biases in mirror neuron system activation.

This event is an accredited group learning activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

• Rounds are Restricted to Healthcare Professionals in Active Practice / Students and other Baycrest Staff