The neuropeptides orexins are important in regulating the neurobiological systems that
respond to stressful stimuli. Furthermore, orexins are known to play a role many of the …

A practical guide to working with the principles of polyvagal theory beyond the therapy
session. Deb Dana is the foremost translator of polyvagal theory into clinical practice. Here …

Does reading fiction improve mental health and well-being? We present the results of five
studies that evaluated the impact of five forms of exposure to fiction. These included the …

Background: Non-ordinary states of consciousness induced by psychedelics can be
accompanied by so-called “peak experiences,” characterized at the emotional level by their …

Temporal stability and change in neutral contexts can transform continuous experiences into
distinct and memorable events. However, less is known about how shifting emotional states …

Introduction Cinema is an important part of modern culture, influencing millions of viewers.
Research suggested many models for the prediction of film success, one of them being the …

Arousal is a potent mechanism that provides the brain with functional flexibility and
adaptability to external conditions. Within the wake state, arousal levels driven by activity in …

Time unfolds continuously, yet our memories are stored as discrete episodes. Prior work
shows that fluctuations between stability and change in neutral contexts facilitates this …

1University of Liechtenstein, Liechtenstein, thomas. maran@ uni. li 2University of
Liechtenstein, Liechtenstein, marco. furtner@ uni. li 3ESCE International Buisness School …

Humans are uniquely capable of adapting to highly changing environments by updating
relevant information and adjusting ongoing behaviour accordingly. Here we show how this …