"Interracial Contact Enhances Race-Neutral Brain Responses in Emotion Perception"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PsyPost
A study published in NeuroImage suggests that individuals who have more interracial interactions exhibit decreased racial bias in perceiving others' mental states for social interactions compared to those with limited interracial contact. The research, conducted on White American participants, found that regular interaction with people from diverse racial backgrounds can lead to more race-neutral brain responses when gauging emotions from the eyes. However, the study's scope was limited, and the findings may not be universally applicable across all races or ethnicities. The differences in brain activity may indicate a difference in neural engagement rather than a deeper understanding of emotions.