From the Diagnosis Dictionary

Mind Reading
Empathic Accuracy

"Mindsight" or "empathic accuracy" is the seemingly magical ability to map someone's mental terrain from their words, emotions and body language. Those on the autism spectrum or those afflicted with psychotic disorders struggle mightily to read minds. And even the most socially intelligent are easily thrown off, because we've evolved to deceive others, and, if we're especially invested in someone, to deceive ourselves.

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The Latest on Mind Reading

How can you tell whether your assumptions are rational? by Leon F. Seltzer, Ph.D.

What being bullied taught me about friendship by Lynne Soraya

Coulda woulda: Four directions in conflict resolution by Jeremy Sherman, Ph.D.

Autistic spectrum disorders may involve inability to guess others' thoughts. by Jean Mercer, Ph.D.

How the importance of an event affects memory. by Art Markman, Ph.D.

Scientific research on hormones reveals many deeper preoccupations. by Christopher Lane, Ph.D.

Women don't have more empathic ability; they just try harder. by Dr. William Ickes

A two-question quiz to assess Asperger's. by Edouard Machery

We are religious because we are paranoid by Satoshi Kanazawa

Using an fMRI to "see" thought. by Gregory S. Berns

Mind Reading Blogs

Everyday Mind Reading
Exploring and improving "empathic accuracy," our ability to guess the thoughts and feelings of other people.
By Dr. William Ickes
The Imprinted Brain
How genes set the balance between autism and psychosis.
By Christopher Badcock Ph.D.
My Life With Asperger's
How to live a high-functioning life with Asperger's.
By John Elder Robison
Asperger's Diary
Life through the lens of Asperger's Syndrome.
By Lynne Soraya