Perception and Action in a Social Context

Natalie Sebanz author Günther Knoblich author Shaheed Azaad author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:23rd Dec '21

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In this Element we discuss the role of perceptual processes in social contexts, and how they might facilitate joint action.

Even the simplest social interactions require us to gather, integrate, and act upon, multiple streams of information about others and our surroundings. In this Element, we discuss how perceptual processes provide us with an accurate account of action-relevant information in social contexts.Even the simplest social interactions require us to gather, integrate, and act upon, multiple streams of information about others and our surroundings. In this Element, we discuss how perceptual processes provide us with an accurate account of action-relevant information in social contexts. We overview contemporary theories and research that explores how: (1) individuals perceive others' mental states and actions, (2) individuals perceive affordances for themselves, others, and the dyad, and (3) how social contexts guide our attention to modulate what we perceive. Finally, we review work on the cognitive mechanisms that make joint action possible and discuss their links to perception.

ISBN: 9781009014205

Dimensions: 228mm x 151mm x 5mm

Weight: 110g

75 pages