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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 90-98 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Cognitive Neuroscience |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Early online date | 14 Mar 2013 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
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In the here and now : enhanced motor corticospinal excitability in novices when watching live compared to video recorded dance. / Jola, Corinne; Grosbras, Marie-Hélène.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - In the here and now
T2 - enhanced motor corticospinal excitability in novices when watching live compared to video recorded dance
AU - Jola, Corinne
AU - Grosbras, Marie-Hélène
PY - 2013
Y1 - 2013
N2 - Enhanced motor corticospinal excitability (MCE) in passive action observation is thought to signify covert motor resonance with the actions seen. Actions performed by others are an important social stimulus and thus, motor resonance is prevalent during social interaction. However, most studies employ simple/short snippets of recorded movements devoid of any real-life social context, which has recently been criticized for lacking ecological validity. Here, we investigated whether the co-presence of the actor and the spectator has an impact on motor resonance by comparing novices’ MCE for the finger (FDI) and the arm (ECR) with single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation when watching five-minute solos of ballet dance, Bharatanatyam (Indian dance) and an acting control condition either live or on video. We found that (1) MCE measured in the arm muscle was significantly enhanced in the live compared to the video condition, (2) differences across performances were only evident in the live condition, and (3) our novices reported enjoying the live presentations significantly more. We suggest that novice spectators’ MCE is susceptible to the performers’ live presence.
AB - Enhanced motor corticospinal excitability (MCE) in passive action observation is thought to signify covert motor resonance with the actions seen. Actions performed by others are an important social stimulus and thus, motor resonance is prevalent during social interaction. However, most studies employ simple/short snippets of recorded movements devoid of any real-life social context, which has recently been criticized for lacking ecological validity. Here, we investigated whether the co-presence of the actor and the spectator has an impact on motor resonance by comparing novices’ MCE for the finger (FDI) and the arm (ECR) with single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation when watching five-minute solos of ballet dance, Bharatanatyam (Indian dance) and an acting control condition either live or on video. We found that (1) MCE measured in the arm muscle was significantly enhanced in the live compared to the video condition, (2) differences across performances were only evident in the live condition, and (3) our novices reported enjoying the live presentations significantly more. We suggest that novice spectators’ MCE is susceptible to the performers’ live presence.
U2 - 10.1080/17588928.2013.776035
DO - 10.1080/17588928.2013.776035
M3 - Article
VL - 4
SP - 90
EP - 98
JO - Cognitive Neuroscience
JF - Cognitive Neuroscience
SN - 1758-8928
IS - 2
ER -