In this article, we provide a fresh perspective on the developmental origins of neuroticism—a
dimension of temperament marked by elevated stress reactivity resulting in the frequent …

Oxytocin, a hypothalamic nonapeptide, is linked to increased levels of social interaction, well-
being and anti-stress effects. The effects of oxytocin that is released by sensory stimulation …

Childhood trauma and neglect influence emotional development and increase the risk for
and severity of mental illness. Women have a heightened susceptibility to the effects of early …

This review integrates Fredrickson's broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions with
advances in affective neuroscience regarding plasticity in the neural circuitry of emotions to …

Young children who experience toxic stress are at high risk for a number of health outcomes
in adulthood, including cardiovascular disease, cancers, asthma, and depression. The …

▪ Abstract Socioeconomic status (SES) is one of the most widely studied constructs in the
social sciences. Several ways of measuring SES have been proposed, but most include …

The association between family socioeconomic status (SES) and child executive functions is
well-documented. However, few studies have examined the role of potential mediators and …

Early adversity, for example poor caregiving, can have profound effects on emotional
development. Orphanage rearing, even in the best circumstances, lies outside of the bounds …

Why Love Matters explains why loving relationships are essential to brain development in
the early years, and how these early interactions can have lasting consequences for future …

Early-life stress during the prenatal and postnatal periods affects the formation of neural
networks that influence brain function throughout life. Previous studies have indicated that …