Social neurology; our brains and our friends

The human brain gathers millions of pieces of information every minute, analyzes each one, comes to a conclusion within seconds, and formulates an appropriate reaction. Every one of us processes and reacts to information differently; the reaction created is dependent upon the past experiences, mood, and disposition of the individual. Sometimes, the way we react to a situation may be misconstrued as inappropriate, rash, or uncaring; even when we mean well.

The unconscious part of our brain is typically responsible for analyzing and reacting to situations we encounter. Our responses are usually...