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Understanding others’ mental states is like being a detective investigating different clues. Researchers wanted to know if people are better at processing false beliefs compared to similar nonmental states. To test this, they conducted experiments where adults had to process others’ false beliefs and equivalent false photos. The results showed a small but consistent advantage […]
Imagine a dance floor. In this case, the dance partners are the target and judge characteristics, and the dance moves are their interactions that shape the moral circle. Just like a skillful duo on the dance floor, both target and judge characteristics play a significant role in determining whether an entity is considered worthy of […]
Just as a skilled detective observes the subtle gestures between suspects, our brains are constantly deciphering the rich tapestry of social interactions in our surroundings. Recent research has shattered the notion that recognizing social interactions is a separate cognitive process, showcasing that our ability to perceive these interactions happens instinctively and almost effortlessly. Much like […]
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