Overthinking social interactions actually has implications for treating psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression ...

Reasoning about another persons thoughts and intentions is a core aspect of social cognition and relies on ones social ...

The study explores how ancient and advanced brain networks influence social cognition and emotional regulation.

A new study uncovers constant communication between the human brain's social cognitive network, responsible for understanding others' thoughts, and the amygdala, known for processing fear and emotions ...

Overthinking could be related to the constant back-and-forth between the brain's fear-processing centre or amygdala and the region governing social behaviour, according to a new study.

New research b Medicine reveals how humans have evolved advanced brain regions to interpret others' thoughts, connecting ...

Did they think I was annoying?” “Did I say something boring?” “Were they having fun?” These creeping, intrusive thoughts after having a conversation or attending a party are, psychologically, more ...

A review paper published in Science Robotics features three scientists examining the concept of "sense of self" in humans and ...

An intervention to enhance older adults’ social cognition and social networks would be beneficial to implement further, according to a pilot study published on Nov. 7 in BMC Geriatrics.

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation was superior to sham treatment for improving auditory verbal hallucinations in ...

More generally, Natalie’s account reveals commonalities between delusions and ordinary beliefs and supports the view that ...

Some people shower partners with affection and gifts, while others resort to jealousy or manipulation to keep them close.