Editing Theory of mind (section)

===In schizophrenia===
The brain regions associated with theory of mind include the [[superior temporal gyrus]] (STS), the temporoparietal junction (TPJ), the medial prefrontal cortex ([[Prefrontal cortex|mPFC]]), the precuneus, and the amygdala.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Pedersen |first1=A. |last2=Koelkebeck |first2=K. |last3=Brandt |first3=M. |last4=Wee |first4=M. |last5=Kueppers |first5=K. A. |last6=Kugel |first6=H. |last7=Kohl |first7=W. |last8=Bauer |first8=J. |last9=Ohrmann |first9=P. |year=2012 |title=Theory of mind in patients with schizophrenia: Is mentalizing delayed? |journal=Schizophrenia Research |volume=137 |issue=1–3 |pages=224–229 |doi=10.1016/j.schres.2012.02.022 |pmid=22406281 |s2cid=3167761 }}</ref> The reduced activity in the mPFC of individuals with schizophrenia is associated with theory of mind deficit and may explain impairments in social function among people with schizophrenia.<ref name="Dodell-Feder Tully Lincoln Hooker 2013">{{cite journal |last1=Dodell-Feder |first1=D. |last2=Tully |first2=L. M. |last3=Lincoln |first3=S. H. |last4=Hooker |first4=C. I. |year=2013 |title=The neural basis of theory of mind and its relationship to social functioning and social anhedonia in individuals with schizophrenia |journal=NeuroImage: Clinical |volume=4 |pages=154–163 |doi=10.1016/j.nicl.2013.11.006 |pmid=24371798 |pmc=3871293 }}</ref> Increased neural activity in mPFC is related to better perspective-taking, emotion management, and increased social functioning.<ref name="Dodell-Feder Tully Lincoln Hooker 2013" /> Disrupted brain activities in areas related to theory of mind may increase social stress or disinterest in social interaction, and contribute to the social dysfunction associated with schizophrenia.<ref name="Dodell-Feder Tully Lincoln Hooker 2013" />