The Surprising Power of an Infant’s Smile
Introduction Imagine a scene that plays out in countless homes around the world: a baby nestles in their mother’s arms, eyes gazing into hers, and suddenly, a smile blooms on the tiny face. In that moment, an emotional connection is made—a joy that seems simple yet profoundly orchestrated. But what if these infant smiles are […]
Robot-Mediated Interviews – How Effective Is a Humanoid Robot as a Tool for Interviewing Young Children?
**TITLE**: Exploring the Role of Humanoid Robots in Interviewing Young Minds Introduction: A New Kid on the Block in Child Interviews Imagine a world where instead of a human interviewer, a friendly humanoid robot sits across a child during an interview. Sounds like science fiction, right? However, this scenario is not just a figment of […]
Seeing With Intent: Unraveling How Perceived Intentions Shape Our Attention
Introduction Imagine you’re in a bustling coffee shop, and amidst all the chatter, your attention drifts towards a person gesturing animatedly. Why did your focus shift there? The answer might lie in an intriguing psychological phenomenon involving intention. According to the research paper I See What You Mean: How Attentional Selection Is Shaped by Ascribing […]