This paper introduces a new construct, the 'pivotal mental state', which is defined as a hyper-
plastic state aiding rapid and deep learning that can mediate psychological transformation …

This article summarizes the literature on acute reactions to traumatic stress in adults. It
describes their morphology, natural course, long-term outcome, and underlying biological …

The immediate period following a traumatic event is a crucial time in the survivors' process of
recovery. During this time, a narrative of the trauma is generated and constructed, alongside …

Schools are an important context of intergroup contact between culturally diverse teachers
and students, where intergroup anxiety may occur. Using survey data from school teachers …

A substantial and still growing body of research tries to link different psychological models
and chronic diseases, with special emphasis on cardiovascular disease. These efforts have …

Confronting another individual or group motivated by the same goal is a very frequent
situation in human communities that occurs in many other species. Competitive interactions …

The new edition of this bestselling textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the latest
research on stress and health, moving beyond the former deficit model to a resource growth …

A comprehensive assessment of psychosocial stress often poses significant challenges due
to diversity in conceptualization of stress. Consequently, a number of instruments that …

Discussions of prejudice inevitably reveal the ways in which prejudice is linked with
competition and social injustice, and the role that religious and political ideologies play in …

Life skills play a key role in promoting educational and occupational success in early life, but
their relevance at older ages is uncertain. Here we measured five life skills …