The default mode network (DMN) is classically considered an 'intrinsic'system, specializing
in internally oriented cognitive processes such as daydreaming, reminiscing and future …

The stream of thought can flow freely, without much guidance from attention or cognitive
control. What determines what we think about from one moment to the next? Spontaneous …

Since the publication of our first text on social cognition, a lot has changed for us personally
(children come and gone, grandchildren have arrived, new jobs, new houses) and …

The COVID-19 pandemic led to lockdowns in countries across the world, changing the lives
of billions of people. The United Kingdom's first national lockdown, for example, restricted …

The increasing presence of robots in society necessitates a deeper understanding into what
attitudes people have toward robots. People may treat robots as mechanistic artifacts or may …

Abstract The Default Mode Network (DMN) and the Theory of Mind (ToM) networks play a
crucial role in our understanding of the neurocognition of the self. The DMN is commonly …

Failures to replicate high-profile priming effects have raised questions about the reliability of
so-called “social priming” phenomena. However, not only are many of the relevant studies …

Understanding how individuals form and maintain strong social networks has emerged as a
significant public health priority as a result of the increased focus on the epidemic of …

Racial disparities in health are a major public health problem in the United States, especially
when comparing chronic disease morbidity and mortality for Black versus White Americans …

Marital attachment plays an important role in maintaining intimate personal relationships
and sustaining psychological well-being. Mate-selection theories suggest that people are …