This chapter considers the functional utility of the prolonged period of immaturity in human
brain development. Development of the amygdala and its connections with the prefrontal …

Children living in homes where intimate partner violence occurs are often exposed to such
violence through witnessing, seeing its effects, hearing about it, or otherwise being made …

During gestation, development proceeds at a pace that is unmatched by any other stage of
the life cycle. For these reasons the human fetus is particularly susceptible not only to …

Growing evidence suggests that early social deprivation impacts the activity of the
hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenocortical axis. Early adverse care in the form of institutional or …

Exposure to early life stress dramatically impacts adult behavior, physiology, and
neuroendocrine function. Using rats bred for novelty-seeking differences and known to …

Objectives To determine the effect of psychosocial deprivation early in life on motor
development, assess the impact of a foster care intervention on improving motor …

Early institutional or orphanage rearing, typically characterized by profound psychosocial
deprivation, has been associated with adjustment difficulties that may persist long after …

Background Early neglect is associated with increased risk of internalizing disorders in
humans and with increased fear behavior in animals. When children are adopted out of …

Background To assess the mental health and behavioral problems of children in institutional
placements in Jordan to inform understanding of current needs, and to explore the effects of …

Are biology and psychology inseparable? For many decades, this notion was not seriously
entertained by purveyors of psychological wisdom. Now, fast-growing new technologies for …