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Abstract
Have you ever felt like you got to know a character in a story, or felt like you could imagine the world she lived in? Have you ever wondered why the books we read seem to come to life in our minds? Studies from laboratories around the world are beginning to unravel this mystery. These studies show that when we read stories, our minds actually act like they are participating in the events in the story. This can make us feel like we can see what the characters see and feel what the characters feel. These findings help to tell us why people love reading fictional stories so much. The findings may also help us to find new ways to teach children who are having difficulty with reading.
Highlights
Have you ever felt like you got to know a character in a story, or felt like you could imagine the world she lived in? Have you ever wondered why the books we read seem to come to life in our minds? Studies from laboratories around the world are beginning to unravel this mystery
Recent research in psychology and neuroscience is beginning to unravel the fascinating process of reading comprehension
The research findings we have described and other new research findings in the fields of psychology and neuroscience are beginning to tell the tale of what our minds do when we read or listen to a story
Summary
Have you ever felt like you got to know a character in a story, or felt like you could imagine the world she lived in? Have you ever wondered why the books we read seem to come to life in our minds? Studies from laboratories around the world are beginning to unravel this mystery. Studies with both adults and children are beginning to show us that the reason we sometimes feel like we have stepped into the shoes of a story character is because our minds really do pretend that we are participating in the story. Scientists have come up with clever ways to tell whether people in their studies are just storing the words from a story in their mind, or if they are creating a mental image or perceptual simulation of what they are reading about.
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