The default mode network (DMN) is classically considered an 'intrinsic'system, specializing
in internally oriented cognitive processes such as daydreaming, reminiscing and future …

Attachment bonds are a defining feature of mammals. A conceptual framework on human
attachments is presented, integrating insights from animal research with neuroimaging …

Exposure to derogatory language about immigrants and minority groups leads to political
radicalization and deteriorates intergroup relations. This article addresses the psychological …

Resilience–a key topic in clinical science and practice–still lacks a clear conceptualization
that integrates its evolutionary and human‐specific features, refrains from exclusive focus on …

Empathy and empathy-related processes, such as compassion and personal distress, are
recognized to play a key role in social relations. This review examines the role of empathy in …

Do liberals and conservatives differ in their empathy toward others? This question has been
difficult to resolve due to methodological constraints and common use of ideologically …

Humans are an unusually prosocial species, who engage in social behaviors that include
altruism—whereby an individual engages in costly or risky acts to improve the welfare of …

Racial discrimination in social behavior, although disapproved of by many contemporary
cultures, has been widely reported. Because empathy plays a key functional role in social …

The debate regarding whether women are more empathetic than men has broad scientific,
social and clinical implications. However, previous independent questionnaires and brain …

Empathy is important for resolving intergroup conflicts. However, people often tend to feel
less empathy toward people who do not belong to their social group (ie, outgroup members) …