A nexus model of the temporal-parietal junction.
Journal Article (Review;Journal Article)
The temporal-parietal junction (TPJ) has been proposed to support either specifically social functions or non-specific processes of cognition such as memory and attention. To account for diverse prior findings, we propose a nexus model for TPJ function: overlap of basic processes produces novel secondary functions at their convergence. We present meta-analytic evidence that is consistent with the anatomical convergence of attention, memory, language, and social processing in the TPJ, leading to a higher-order role in the creation of a social context for behavior. The nexus model accounts for recent examples of TPJ contributions specifically to decision making in a social context and provides a potential reconciliation for competing claims about TPJ function.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Carter, RM; Huettel, SA
Published Date
- July 2013
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 17 / 7
Start / End Page
- 328 - 336
PubMed ID
- 23790322
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC3750983
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1879-307X
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1364-6613
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.tics.2013.05.007
Language
- eng