John Paul Minda, Casey L. Roark, Priya Kalra, Anthony Cruz
{"title":"Single and multiple systems in categorization and category learning","authors":"John Paul Minda, Casey L. Roark, Priya Kalra, Anthony Cruz","doi":"10.1038/s44159-024-00336-7","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s44159-024-00336-7","url":null,"abstract":"Learning to classify the world into categories is fundamental to human cognition. Some categorizations seem to be made explicitly based on rules whereas other categorizations seem to be made implicitly based on similarity. Several theories posit either that multiple learning systems are involved in categorization or that categorization is carried out by a single learning system. The multiple-system approach assumes that people learn new categories via an explicit verbal system and an implicit procedural system. The single-system approach assumes that categories are learned by a single cognitive system that relies on stimulus similarity and selective attention. In this Review, we first provide an overview of the primary theories and models in the field of categorization and highlight the assumptions and operating characteristics of each. We then discuss evidence from cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, computational modelling and comparative psychology to determine which approach is best supported. We conclude that the debate between a multiple-system theory and a single-system approach has not yet been resolved and suggest avenues for future research to create a robust theory that accounts for category learning beyond the laboratory and beyond the confines of the classification learning paradigm. Classifying the world into categories is fundamental to human cognition. In this Review, Minda et al. highlight the assumptions and operating characteristics of theories positing multiple versus single category learning systems and detail evidence for each approach.","PeriodicalId":74249,"journal":{"name":"Nature reviews psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":16.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141737640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The exclusively inclusive landscape of autism research","authors":"Lauren Jenner, Joanna Moss","doi":"10.1038/s44159-024-00343-8","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s44159-024-00343-8","url":null,"abstract":"People with intellectual disability are underrepresented and often actively excluded from autism research. A better understanding of autism requires inclusive research approaches that accurately represent the broad heterogeneity of the autistic population.","PeriodicalId":74249,"journal":{"name":"Nature reviews psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":16.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141737641","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"From the lab to a career in user experience","authors":"Teresa Schubert","doi":"10.1038/s44159-024-00344-7","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s44159-024-00344-7","url":null,"abstract":"Nature Reviews Psychology is interviewing individuals with doctoral degrees in psychology who pursued non-academic careers. We spoke with Lucy Erickson about her journey from a postdoctoral fellow to a user experience researcher.","PeriodicalId":74249,"journal":{"name":"Nature reviews psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":16.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141737642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring music across cultures","authors":"","doi":"10.1038/s44159-024-00337-6","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s44159-024-00337-6","url":null,"abstract":"Cross-cultural and interdisciplinary work is needed to advance understanding of naturalistic human behaviour. Exemplifying this approach, two Reviews in Nature Reviews Psychology consider how perception of and responses to music diverge and align across the world.","PeriodicalId":74249,"journal":{"name":"Nature reviews psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":16.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.nature.com/articles/s44159-024-00337-6.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141567620","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Imogen H. Bell, Roos Pot-Kolder, Albert Rizzo, Mar Rus-Calafell, Valentina Cardi, Matteo Cella, Thomas Ward, Simon Riches, Martin Reinoso, Andrew Thompson, Mario Alvarez-Jimenez, Lucia Valmaggia
{"title":"Advances in the use of virtual reality to treat mental health conditions","authors":"Imogen H. Bell, Roos Pot-Kolder, Albert Rizzo, Mar Rus-Calafell, Valentina Cardi, Matteo Cella, Thomas Ward, Simon Riches, Martin Reinoso, Andrew Thompson, Mario Alvarez-Jimenez, Lucia Valmaggia","doi":"10.1038/s44159-024-00334-9","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s44159-024-00334-9","url":null,"abstract":"Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a promising tool in the field of mental health. Central to this technology are immersive environments, which enable exposure to highly controlled virtual experiences that feel real. In this Review, we elaborate on the active elements of immersive experiences and how VR-based treatments work. We provide an overview of developments in the use of VR to treat mental health conditions (anxiety, psychotic symptoms, post-traumatic stress, eating disorders, depression and stress management) with a focus on the core mechanisms that drive effective interventions. Artificial intelligence, biofeedback and gamification are emerging areas of development, and we discuss how they might enhance the accessibility, engagement and effectiveness of psychological treatments. Conducting rigorous studies with user-centred designs in diverse populations is a key research priority. As the use of VR in mental health continues to evolve, addressing ethical and implementation considerations is critical for ensuring ongoing treatment improvements. Virtual reality (VR) enables highly controlled exposure to environments that feel real, which can substantially improve mental health treatments. In this Review, Bell and colleagues describe current VR-based treatments and discuss technological and psychological tools that might promote enhanced immersive experiences.","PeriodicalId":74249,"journal":{"name":"Nature reviews psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":16.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141584599","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Author Correction: Factors that amplify and attenuate egocentric mentalizing","authors":"Andrew R. Todd, Diana I. Tamir","doi":"10.1038/s44159-024-00342-9","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s44159-024-00342-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74249,"journal":{"name":"Nature reviews psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":16.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.nature.com/articles/s44159-024-00342-9.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141968499","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How to use generative AI more responsibly","authors":"Christopher L. Dancy","doi":"10.1038/s44159-024-00339-4","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s44159-024-00339-4","url":null,"abstract":"Researchers in the psychological sciences can use generative AI systems for tasks such as generating simulated data and new stimuli and for gaining insights into data. Responsible use of these AI systems requires consideration of how sociocultural systems such as racism are embedded in their development and training.","PeriodicalId":74249,"journal":{"name":"Nature reviews psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":16.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141549376","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advancing research and practice of psychological intergroup interventions","authors":"Sabina Čehajić-Clancy, Eran Halperin","doi":"10.1038/s44159-024-00330-z","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s44159-024-00330-z","url":null,"abstract":"The decline in intergroup relations evident in myriad conflicts around the world has far-reaching implications: it erodes trust and cooperation at both the individual and societal levels, hinders effective societal functioning and threatens the well-being of individuals living in such contexts. In response, researchers have developed evidence-based interventions aimed at improving intergroup relations and cultivating societies that are more inclusive, tolerant and peaceful. However, a ‘one intervention fits all’ approach persists. In this Review, we consolidate research from four domains in social psychology (prejudice reduction, conflict resolution, intergroup reconciliation and affective polarization) to elucidate the critical features necessary for successful intergroup interventions. Specifically, we consider the importance of identifying meaningful intervention goals (what), crucial characteristics of intervention recipients (who) and key contextual features (where) for optimizing interventions. We also describe how motivation and conformity might present barriers to the successful implementation of intergroup interventions in the real world and we suggest ways to overcome these challenges. A thorough understanding of the features that influence intervention outcomes will enable effective personalization and contextualization of existing interventions and development of new ones. The decline in intergroup relations is evident in myriad conflicts around the world. This Review consolidates research from four domains in social psychology (prejudice reduction, conflict resolution, intergroup reconciliation and affective polarization) to elucidate the critical features necessary for successful intergroup interventions.","PeriodicalId":74249,"journal":{"name":"Nature reviews psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":16.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141526990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}