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Action Observation and Synchronization

This cluster of papers explores the concept of embodied cognition, focusing on the role of the mirror neuron system, neural mechanisms underlying action observation, social cognition, language comprehension, and interpersonal synchrony. The research delves into how the motor system and embodiment influence social interaction and understanding of intentions.

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Mirror Neuron SystemEmbodimentAction ObservationSocial CognitionMotor SystemNeural MechanismsIntention UnderstandingLanguage ComprehensionInterpersonal SynchronyNeural Circuits

Journals publishing in this area

1Frontiers in Psychology cover
Frontiers in Psychology
ISSN 1664-10781,758 articles in this topic
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Experimental Brain Research
ISSN 0014-48191,137 articles in this topic
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3NeuroImage cover
NeuroImage
ISSN 1053-81191,006 articles in this topic
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4Neuropsychologia cover
Neuropsychologia
ISSN 0028-3932999 articles in this topic
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Journal of Neurophysiology
ISSN 0022-3077596 articles in this topic
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7Cognition cover
Cognition
ISSN 0010-0277494 articles in this topic
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8Cerebral Cortex cover
Cerebral Cortex
ISSN 1047-3211450 articles in this topic
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9Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience cover
Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience
ISSN 0898-929X439 articles in this topic
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10Trends in Cognitive Sciences cover
Trends in Cognitive Sciences
ISSN 1364-6613345 articles in this topic
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11Human Brain Mapping cover
Human Brain Mapping
ISSN 1065-9471276 articles in this topic
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12Psychological Science cover
Psychological Science
ISSN 0956-7976259 articles in this topic
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13Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences cover
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14Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews cover
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews
ISSN 0149-7634241 articles in this topic
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Psychological Review
ISSN 0033-295X120 articles in this topic
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