Social Cognition in Anorexia Nervosa: Evidence of Preserved Theory of Mind and Impaired Emotional Functioning
Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Mauro Adenzato, Patrizia Todisco, Rita B. Ardito Published: August 31, 2012 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0044414 Abstract Background The findings of the few studies that have to date investigated the way in which individuals with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) navigate their social environment are somewhat contradictory. We undertook this study to shed new light on the social-cognitive profile of patients with AN, analysing Theory of Mind and emotional functioning. Starting from previous evidence on the role of the amygdala in…