When we observe a facial expression of emotion, we often mimic it. This automatic mimicry
reflects underlying sensorimotor simulation that supports accurate emotion recognition. Why …

Normal perception involves experiencing objects within perceptual scenes as real, as
existing in the world. This property of “perceptual presence” has motivated “sensorimotor …

The role of empathy and perspective-taking in preventing aggressive behaviors has been
highlighted in several theoretical models. In this study, we used immersive virtual reality to …

Empathy is a multi-faceted concept consisting of our ability not only to share emotions but
also to exert cognitive control and perspective taking in our interactions with others. Here we …

Presenting a neuroscientifically aware approach to art therapy. Art Therapy and the
Neuroscience of Relationships, Creativity, and Resiliency offers a comprehensive …

Loneliness is the distressing feeling associated with the perceived absence of satisfying
social relationships [1]. Loneliness is increasingly prevalent in modern societies [2, 3] and …

There is a growing consensus that social cognition and behavior emerge from interactions
across distributed regions of the “social brain”. Researchers have traditionally focused their …

We review the evidence that an ability to achieve a precise balance between representing
the self and representing other people is crucial in social interaction. This ability is required …

Mirror-touch synesthesia (MTS) is the conscious experience of tactile sensations induced by
seeing someone else touched. This paper considers two different, although not mutually …

Human beings are social organisms with an intrinsic desire to seek and participate in social
interactions. Social anhedonia is a personality trait characterized by a reduced desire for …