The performance monitoring system handles representational conflicts with the goal of reducing errors. What remains unclear is whether and how the representational nature of a stimulus modulates conflict resolution. To…

Ethnic differences trigger immediate implicit stereotyping, potentially influencing intergroup interactions and reinforcing social inequality. Studies indicate that ethnic biases can reduce sensorimotor resonance toward out-group members, identifying the medial prefrontal…

Robot teleoperation enables action through an artificial body while physically elsewhere. We examined whether non-immersive, screen-based teleoperation of the humanoid robot iCub induces embodiment, the sense that the robot’s body…

Facial temperature is a promising non-invasive index of autonomic activity, yet its dynamics during resting state remain largely unexplored. In the present study, we investigated the relationship between facial temperature…

Touch plays a central role in human interaction and well-being, conveying warmth and connection. This study aimed to translate, adapt, and validate the Touch Experiences and Attitudes Questionnaire (TEAQ) for…