We draw on the theory of allostasis to develop an integrative model of the current stress
process that highlights the brain as a dynamically adapting interface between the changing …

Rationale While human depressive illness is indeed uniquely human, many of its symptoms
may be modeled in rodents. Based on human etiology, the assumption has been made that …

This chapter examines neurobiological development in normal and illustrative high‐risk
conditions and mental disorders. It reviews relevant findings on neural plasticity and their …

Recent studies have suggested an important relationship linking cytokines, immunity and
aggressive behavior. Clinical reports describe increasing levels of hostility, anger, and …

While other books concentrate on the different facets of aggression, these publications tend
to focus on a single aspect of the subject and do not make any attempt to integrate biology …

As challenges to child well-being through economic disadvantage, family disruption, and
migration or displacement escalate world wide, the need for cross-culturally robust …

Genetically modified mice are used to study the neurobiological basis of normal behavior
and have been developed as models of human neurodegenerative and psychiatric …

Aggressive behavior is not uniform, including proactive and reactive forms of aggression.
Aberrant functioning of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis is frequently …

Farm animals routinely undergo painful husbandry procedures early in life, including
disbudding and castration in calves and goat kids, tail docking and castration in piglets and …

Early maternal separation and other disruptions of attachment relations are known to
increase risk for the later onset of depressive illness in vulnerable individuals. It is suggested …