Abstract
Self-awareness is thought to be tied to processes of higher-order perspective taking including empathy. These abilities appear to be reserved for humans, great apes, and possibly, dolphins. Recent examinations reveal that both self-awareness and empathy may have origins in the right hemisphere. It is possible that, as in language, lateralization plays a key role in the development of higher-order perspective taking and self-awareness.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 40-41 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Behavioral and Brain Sciences |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| State | Published - Feb 2002 |