ICPS

2019 International Convention of Psychological Science

The Role of Synchrony in Psychological Processes

Saturday, March 9, 2019 · Paris, France

Social Psychology

Synchrony can play an important role in shaping human psychological experiences. From physiological responses, to attitudes and behavior—there is a human tendency to synchronize with those around us. In this symposium we discuss cutting edge research on the role that synchrony plays in shaping human psychological experiences.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Allison SkinnerChair
    Northwestern University
  • Sylvia PerryCoChair
    Northwestern University

Presentations

  1. Can Parent-Child Discussions about Intergroup Relations Synchronize Implicit Attitudes?Sylvia Perry
  2. Inter-brain synchronization as a marker of empathy in humansGuillaume Dumas, Suzanne Dikker
  3. Mimicking Others’ Nonverbal Signals Increases Attitude SynchronyAllison Skinner