Perinatal psychological problems such as post-natal depression are associated with poor
mother–baby interaction, but the reason for this is not clear. One explanation is that mothers …

The amygdala is proposed to process threat-related information in non-human animals. In
humans, empirical evidence from lesion studies has provided the strongest evidence for a …

Recent studies on reward-based decision-making in the presence of anxiety-related stimuli
demonstrated that approach-avoidance conflicts can be assessed under controlled …

In this article, we examine how emotional and perceptual stimulus factors influence visual
search efficiency. In an initial task, we run a visual search task, using a large number of …

Background and objectives Attentional bias modification (ABM) is a potentially exciting new
development in the treatment of anxiety disorders. However, reported therapeutic benefits …

Social anxiety tends to be examined from an intrapersonal perspective. Only recently have
researchers started to explore social anxiety in the context of close relationships. In the …

Background Laughter is a powerful signal of social acceptance or rejection while the fear of
being embarrassed and humiliated is central in social anxiety (SA). This type of anxiety is …

Quickly and accurately perceiving the potential for aggression in others is adaptive and
beneficial for self-protection. Superior detection of facial threat is demonstrated by studies in …

Individuals with previous histories of trauma are at increased risk for subsequent
victimization and the development of posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety …

Emotions can organize cognitive processes or disorganize them, be active or passive, lead
to adaptation, or maladaptation. Consumers may be conscious of their emotions or may be …