Search for dissertations about: "Amy Needham"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Amy Needham.

2. 1. How hands shape the mind : The P400 as an index of manual actions and gesture perception

   Author : Marta Bakker; Gustaf Gredebäck; Amy Needham; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : goal-directed actions; action processing; EEG; ERP; P400; gestures; grasping; embodiment; social development; give-me gesture; dynamic system theory; Psychology; Psykologi;

   Abstract : Being able to perform and understand actions is crucial for proper functioning in the social world. From birth, we use our bodies to act and to promote learning about ourselves, our environment and other people’s actions and intentions. Our mind is embodied; thus, our actions play a crucial role in cognitive and social development. READ MORE