This tendency has roots in the “blue dot” theory—a concept explored by ... The blue dot effect often shows up in social interactions by making us hyper-aware of perceived judgments or ...

Social interactions are complicated. Those who are socially skilled often have a higher capacity for theory of mind, while those with a lower capacity may have more difficulty relating to others.

Our social interactions can help or harm our health. Insights into the biology of stress from a psycho-neuro-immunological lens offer strategies for a resilient stress response.