IPCNs

Interpersonal cognitive processes (IPCNs) refer to the mental operations individuals use to understand and interact with others. These processes encompass a range of cognitive abilities that enable us to interpret social cues, infer intentions, and predict behavior. Key components of IPCNs include social perception, which involves noticing and interpreting social information such as facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice. Attribution theory, a related concept, explains how we assign causes to others' behavior, whether attributing it to internal factors (personality) or external factors (situational influences).

Another crucial aspect of IPCNs is perspective-taking, also known as theory of mind. This is the ability to understand that others have their own beliefs, desires, and intentions that may differ from our own. Empathy, the capacity to share and understand the feelings of others, is closely linked to perspective-taking and plays a vital role in social bonding and cooperation. Furthermore, IPCNs involve social cognition, the broad term for how people process, store, and apply information about other people and social situations. This includes the formation and modification of social schemas, which are mental frameworks that help us organize and understand social information. Deficits or difficulties in IPCNs can be associated with various psychological conditions and can impact an individual's ability to form and maintain relationships, navigate social situations effectively, and engage in prosocial behavior. Research in this area draws from psychology, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence to better understand the complex mechanisms underlying social interaction.