Nima Khalighinejad
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Dr. Nima Khalighinejad is a cognitive neuroscientist whose research explores the neural and psychological mechanisms underlying the sense of agency—the feeling of control over one’s own actions and their consequences. His work bridges social cognition and experimental psychology, investigating how social context shapes our perception of agency. In his highly cited study, “Social Transmission of Experience of Agency: An Experimental Study” (2016, 21 citations), Khalighinejad demonstrated that the sense of agency can be socially transmitted, showing that observing others’ actions influences one’s own feeling of control. This finding challenges traditional views of agency as an isolated, internal process and highlights its social dimension. His contributions have advanced understanding of how humans attribute responsibility and coordinate actions in social settings, with implications for psychiatry, robotics, and legal concepts of accountability. Khalighinejad’s work is recognized for its innovative experimental designs and interdisciplinary impact, making him a rising figure in the study of volition and social cognition.
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- 1Social Transmission of Experience of Agency: An Experimental Study21 citations · 2016