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How body language helps us understand other people’s emotions

... in recognizing emotions. We can also change such representations systematically or focus on individual characteristics of a ... Simulation is understood here as the construction of a mental state resembling that of the other person, thereby enabling us to ... information on the intention underlying the movement or the mental state of the moving person also has to be interpreted. One way we do ... / more

On the same wavelength—Do parents and children understand each other better if their brains are “in sync”?

... 8- to 12-year-old children, children’s attachment representations of their mothers were determined using an attachment ... [13]. These differences may reflect distinct behavioral and mental mechanisms when mothers and fathers interact with their children. ... / more

If you read this…

... and these images help us understand the story better. These mental images are called “mental representations” [5]. As we read, our mental images change and grow. At ... / more

Bisexual invisibility: Perceptions of bisexual people and their representation in the media

... negative stereotypes or promoting more positive representations. The invisibility of bisexual people and ... of bisexuality have had a negative impact on their mental health [30], [48]. In particular, experiencing a discrepancy between a ... / more

Goal achieved? The role of sexual goals in influencing women’s perceptions and attitudes in sexually objectifying relationships

... mainly occurs in two areas: a) media, through, for example, representations of women that focus primarily or solely on their sexual ... exchange. Cost-benefit analysis is an important mental process that follows and influences a sexually objectifying interaction. ... / more