All Outputs (6)

Implicit social cognition in autism spectrum disorder (2019)
Thesis
Macinska, S. T. (2019). Implicit social cognition in autism spectrum disorder. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221941

Implicit learning about people’s states of mind relies inherently on associated emotions and affective valences, with abstract concepts such as disposition, attitude and intention being an intrinsic part of what is learned. Yet, similarly to studies... Read More about Implicit social cognition in autism spectrum disorder.

Rapid detection of human facial attractiveness in groups (2017)
Thesis
Carvey, R. J. (2017). Rapid detection of human facial attractiveness in groups. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221070

In a world full of great visual repetition, humans have evolved to simplify visual processing, taking redundant information and compressing it into a simpler form (Alvarez, 2011). This compressed form is an ensemble representation, an abstract singul... Read More about Rapid detection of human facial attractiveness in groups.

Social perception in the real world : employing visual adaptation paradigms in the investigation of mechanisms underlying emotion and trustworthiness perception (2014)
Thesis
Wincenciak, J. (2014). Social perception in the real world : employing visual adaptation paradigms in the investigation of mechanisms underlying emotion and trustworthiness perception. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217329

Social context can substantially influence our perception and understanding of emotion and action of observed individuals. However, less is known about how temporal context can affect our judgement of behaviour of other people. The aim of this thesis... Read More about Social perception in the real world : employing visual adaptation paradigms in the investigation of mechanisms underlying emotion and trustworthiness perception.

(Re-)conceptualisation in autism spectrum disorders (2012)
Thesis
Burnett, H. G. (2012). (Re-)conceptualisation in autism spectrum disorders. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214077

Background: Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have been shown to be compromised in cognitive flexibility and attentional switching. However, most studies that examine these executive functions did not distinguish between the ability to... Read More about (Re-)conceptualisation in autism spectrum disorders.

Beyond face value: involuntary emotional anticipation in typical development and Asperger's syndrome (2012)
Thesis
Palumbo, L. (2012). Beyond face value: involuntary emotional anticipation in typical development and Asperger's syndrome. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213432

Understanding and anticipating the behavior and associated mental/emotional states of mind of others is crucial for successful social interactions. Typically developed (TD) humans rely on the processing and integration of social cues that accompany o... Read More about Beyond face value: involuntary emotional anticipation in typical development and Asperger's syndrome.

The role of social cues in the involuntary attribution of intentionality. (2009)
Thesis
Hudson, M. (2009). The role of social cues in the involuntary attribution of intentionality. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209471

Predicting the behavior of others is crucial in social interactions and requires sophisticated cognitive mechanisms with which to do so. In order to make a more informed prediction, it is necessary to integrate information about the mental state and... Read More about The role of social cues in the involuntary attribution of intentionality..