ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book provides an overview of theory and methods in cultural neuroscience as well as a review of empirical advances in the emerging field. It also provides the use of neuroscience measures is particularly prevalent in research on prejudice because of various biases that may prevent individuals from reporting accurately. Social neuroscience research and theory can assist in addressing theoretical debates in mainstream social psychology. In the biological perspective on intergroup relations, Elizabeth Page-Gould and Chad Danyluck review research on the neuroscience of intergroup relations, covering the topics of prejudice, discrimination, bias, intergroup contact and interaction, as well as stigma. Joseph Moran and Jason Mitchell review neuroscience research has revealed how the brain accomplishes mentalizing, or the process of understanding others mental states and forming impressions of others.
