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Current applications of virtual reality in assessing social cognitive functions: a review.

Aug 2026 · Cognitive Processing · 0 citations · 68 references
Medicine

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Although virtual reality-based tools offer significant advantages in assessing social cognitive functioning, it is crucial to acknowledge their limitations, including technological challenges and limitations in the evaluation of their psychometric properties.

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