613-Functional connectivity of the cerebellum

Paper Talk · Mar 9, 2026 · 19m

This research study investigates how the cerebellum contributes to the development of Theory of Mind (ToM) in children. By analyzing fMRI data from children and adults, the authors discovered that the Crus I and II regions of the cerebellum are specifically activated when children begin to understand false beliefs. The study highlights a significant shift in functional connectivity, where the cerebellum primarily sends information upstream to the cerebral cortex in childhood, while the direction is reversed in adulthood. These findings suggest that the cerebellum is essential for establishing…