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The influence of mimicry on empathy for pain
The aim of the present project is to investigate whether imitation can modulate empathy for pain, using different research methods such as behavioural self-reports, autonomic measures, and imaging techniques. Furthermore, I want to examine the specific conditions under which this modulation of empathy for pain takes place, investigate the role of congruency, and explore generality of the effects.
Date:1 Oct 2010 → 30 Sep 2014
Keywords:pain perception, imitation, perception-action link
Disciplines:Human experimental psychology, Biological and physiological psychology, General psychology, Social psychology, Other psychology and cognitive sciences, Animal experimental and comparative psychology, Applied psychology