There is a very large literature examining income inequality in relation to health. Early
reviews came to different interpretations of the evidence, though a large majority of studies …

Experiences of social rejection, exclusion or loss are generally considered to be some of the
most'painful'experiences that we endure. Indeed, many of us go to great lengths to avoid …

Theoretical conceptualizations of awe suggest this emotion can be more positive or negative
depending on specific appraisal processes. However, the emergent scientific study of awe …

Abstract Objective and Method: Research on emotion and pain has burgeoned. We review
the last decade's literature, focusing on links between emotional processes and persistent …

A growing body of evidence suggests that the amygdala is central to handling the demands
of complex social life in primates. In this paper, we synthesize extant anatomical and …

Since the publication of our first text on social cognition, a lot has changed for us personally
(children come and gone, grandchildren have arrived, new jobs, new houses) and …

Experiences of social rejection or loss have been described as some of the most “painful”
experiences that we, as humans, face and perhaps for good reason. Because of our …

In this review, I examine the social psychological research on ostracism, social exclusion,
and rejection. Being ignored, excluded, and/or rejected signals a threat for which reflexive …

Math can be difficult, and for those with high levels of mathematics-anxiety (HMAs), math is
associated with tension, apprehension, and fear. But what underlies the feelings of dread …

Research studies focusing on the fear-avoidance model have expanded considerably since
the review by Vlaeyen and Linton (Vlaeyen JWS & Linton, SJ (2000). Fear-avoidance and its …