Highlights•Diverse processes have been shown to contribute to relationship well-being.•
Responsiveness provides an integrated conceptual model that links these processes.• …

Behavioral mimicry—the automatic imitation of gestures, postures, mannerisms, and other
motor movements—is pervasive in human interactions. The current review focuses on two …

As a distinct feature of human social interactions, spontaneous mimicry has been widely
investigated in the past decade. Research suggests that mimicry is a subtle and flexible …

Rapport often appears in training and discussions regarding investigative interviewing, yet
very little empirical research has examined rapport systematically in law enforcement or …

Interpersonal synchrony is characterized by a temporary alignment of periodic behaviors
with another person. This process requires that at least one of the two individuals monitors …

It is widely known that individuals have a tendency to imitate each other. However, different
psychological disciplines assess imitation in different manners. While social psychologists …

Our perceptual systems integrate multisensory information about objects that are close to
our bodies, which allow us to respond quickly and appropriately to potential threats, as well …

The present article forwards perceived intergroup difference as an organizing principle for
both intercultural attitudes and acculturation attitudes. A study among 5,824 majority Dutch …

The sharing of bodily states elicits in mimicker and mimickee corresponding
conceptualisations, which facilitates liking. There are many studies showing the relatedness …

As prominently highlighted by Charles Darwin, music is one of the most mysterious aspects
of human nature. Despite its ubiquitous presence across cultures and throughout recorded …