Perceptual representations of romantic versus mother-child relationships: A combined behavioral, computational, and EEG investigation

Key Points

• Perceptual representations differ significantly between romantic and mother-child relationships, highlighting their unique cognitive processing.
• Participants exhibited distinct neural patterns in EEG when reacting to both types of relationships, emphasizing differences in emotional engagement.
• The study involved a combined behavioral, computational, and EEG approach to analyze how individuals perceive these relationships.
• Understanding these representations may enhance psychological insights into attachment theory and interpersonal dynamics.