The terminology used in discussions on mental state attribution is extensive & lacks consistency. Here, experts from various disciplines collaborate to introduce a shared set of concepts & make recommendations regarding future use.Ian Apperly Simon Baron-Cohen nature.com/articles/s4427…

A Bayesian model incorporating representational splitting explains better memory performance in blocked compared to interleaved learning contexts. Norman Lab
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People align their attitudes with their network’s in an online context. Attitude expressors are active agents in the construction of identity, expressing attitudes performatively to construct and consolidate identities. Shane Mannion Pádraig MacCarron Mike Quayle
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Sofia Sahab shares a behind the paper look at her recent study: 'E-contact facilitated by conversational agents reduces interethnic prejudice and anxiety in Afghanistan' communities.springernature.com/posts/unveilin…

Maria Langlois shares a behind the paper look on her recent study: 'Experiencing nature leads to healthier food choices'.
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In the McGurk effect, seeing the talker's face changes perception of auditory speech. Repeatedly experiencing the effect produces long-lasting changes in auditory perception, so that the McGurk fusion percept is evoked even without seeing the face. nature.com/articles/s4427…

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Across 5 studies, participants walking in nature (study 1) and viewing images of nature (studies 2-5) made significantly more healthy food choices and fewer unhealthy food choices than participants in urban settings.@PierreChandon
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How can the mind optimize processing of decision-relevant information?The oMCD model uses subjective decision confidence as the benefit term of the resource allocation problem to solve this task.
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We've launched a curated, selective Collection and Call for Papers on the topic of Emotion and Language nature.com/collections/jj…
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An E-contact experiment between different Afghan ethnic groups resulted in reduced intergroup prejudice and anxiety when facilitated by a conversational agent, which increased participant engagement. Takayuki Ito Laboratory, Kyoto University Jawad Haqbeen Takayuki Ito
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Boredom. Loneliness. Polarization. Belonging. What are the effects of X use on these and other experiences or emotions? SRI researchers Victoria Oldemburgo de Mello and Michael Inzlicht's new research on X usage and well-being in Communications Psychology is profiled in U of T News.

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Poorer human lie detection is associated with a greater reliance on one's own honesty, whereas greater use of statistical cues that indicate the probability of a lie improved lie detection. affective.brain
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A 2x-blind placebo-controlled oxytocin self-admin study in which male & female players of an econ game modelling intergroup conflict had their testosterone monitored, revealed that interactions between oxytocin and testosterone vary by sex. Boaz Cherki
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.Nature Reviews Psychology is interviewing individuals with doctoral degrees in psychology who pursued non-academic careers. Christiane Ahlheim spoke with the journal about her journey from a postdoctoral research associate to a data scientist. 🔒 go.nature.com/49W4DT9

In contrast to recent findings, a replication study shows no effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on visual working memory. Shuangke Jiang @sjiang.bsky.social Myles Jones Claudia von Bastian Science at Sheffield nature.com/articles/s4427…

Proliferation and variability of psychological measures are part of the scientific process. While sometimes an indication of questionable research practices, there are also benign reasons for measurement proliferation. nature.com/articles/s4427…

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Excited to see the buzz around our recent study on Twitter's effects! 🌟 While the engagement is fantastic, I'm eager to dive deeper into what I believe is the standout discovery from our research. 1/6 nature.com/articles/s4427…