Dimensions of mind perception

Science. 2007 Feb 2;315(5812):619. doi: 10.1126/science.1134475.

Abstract

Participants compared the mental capacities of various human and nonhuman characters via online surveys. Factor analysis revealed two dimensions of mind perception, Experience (for example, capacity for hunger) and Agency (for example, capacity for self-control). The dimensions predicted different moral judgments but were both related to valuing of mind.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Emotions*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mental Processes*
  • Middle Aged
  • Morals*
  • Perception*
  • Personality*
  • Principal Component Analysis