Usually, we do not question that we possess a body and act upon the world. This pre-
reflective awareness of being a bodily and agentive self can, however, be disrupted by …

Historically, the insula was considered primary gustatory cortex. Now it is known to play a
more comprehensive role in the processing of sensory information, including acting as …

An update to the classic text that links neuroscience and human behavior in the context of
therapy. This groundbreaking book explores the recent revolution in psychotherapy that has …

For years, the brain has been viewed as a relatively static entity, determined by the
interaction of genetic preprogramming and early childhood experience. In contrast to this …

We review neuroimaging research investigating self-referential processing (SRP), that is,
how we respond to stimuli that reference ourselves, prefaced by a lexical-thematic analysis …

The commentaries have raised important points regarding different aspects of our model.
Some have queried the nature of the proposed dissociations, whereas others have …

A review of published brain-damaged patients showing delusional beliefs concerning the
contralesional side of the body (somatoparaphrenia) is presented. Somatoparaphrenia has …

Normally, we are aware of the current functions of our arms and legs. However, this self-
evident status may change dramatically after brain damage. Some patients with …

Our survival and wellness require a balance between optimism and pessimism. Undue
pessimism makes life miserable; however, excessive optimism can lead to dangerously risky …

In everyday life, the successful monitoring of behavior requires continuous updating of the
effectiveness of motor acts; one crucial step is becoming aware of the movements one is …