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    Mind-Reading Abilities: Reading fiction to improve our Theory of Mind

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    Genre
    Journal article
    Date
    2022-05-10
    Author
    Buddhiraju, Kirvani
    Ayyagari, Saketh
    Manoj, Steffin
    McGrath, Rose
    Ataher, Aleena
    Brucato, Maria
    Advisor
    Shah, Mansi
    Department
    Psychology and Neuroscience
    Subject
    Philosophy of mind
    Empathy
    Books and reading--Fiction
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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12613/8364
    
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    http://dx.doi.org/10.34944/dspace/8332
    Abstract
    We are introduced to the world of fiction at a young age through children’s books and graphic novels. These books create new scenarios and imaginary characters, building a new world around us full of different emotions. Then, as soon as we “grow up,” we are told to put them away. They are considered childish and non-educational, unlike non-fiction and classical literature. However, according to an article published in Harvard Business Review, reading fiction provides different and very important cognitive benefits beyond the knowledge typically gained from reading nonfiction [1]. Fiction allows people to empathize with others and improve Theory of Mind which scaffolds interpersonal skills that play a significant role in our daily lives. The neurological and cognitive effects of reading fiction need to be thoroughly discussed so that society does not miss out on these important benefits to Theory of Mind.
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    Buddhiraju, K., Ayyagari, S., Manoj, S., McGrath, R., Ataher, A., & Brucato, M. (2022). Mind-reading abilities: Reading fiction to improve our theory of mind. Grey Matters, 3, pp. 25-27.
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    Available at: https://greymattersjournaltu.org/issue-3/mind-reading-abilities-reading-fiction-to-improve-our-theory-of-mind-4arx3
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    Grey Matters, Iss. 3, Spring 2026
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