Neural representations of situations and mental states are composed of sums of representations of the actions they afford

Abstract Human behavior depends on both internal and external factors. Internally, people’s mental states motivate and govern their behavior. Externally, one’s situation constrains which actions are appropriate or possible. To predict others’ behavior, one must understand the influences of mental st...

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Main Authors: Mark A. Thornton, Diana I. Tamir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-01-01
Series:Nature Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-44870-7