Cognitive Science

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Swallowing issues in Parkinson’s: A care partner’s perspective

Imagine trying to eat your favorite meal, but every bite is a struggle. For people with Parkinson’s disease, this is a daily reality. Swallowing issues, known as dysphagia, are common in Parkinson’s and can lead to aspiration pneumonia, a serious condition that can be deadly. Hospitalization can exacerbate these challenges, as healthcare providers often lack […]

Published on October 9, 2023

Belief Processing Advantage in Adults: Mind vs. Nonmental States

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 […]

Published on October 8, 2023

The Dance Between Target and Judge in Defining the Moral Circle

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 […]

Published on October 8, 2023