564 Handbook of Life-Span Development feeling states and emotion-related physiological
processes, often in the service of accomplishing one's goals”(Eisenberg & Zhou, 2000, p …

Many mammals have brains substantially larger than expected for their body size, but the
reasons for this remain ambiguous. Enlarged brains are metabolically expensive and …

Optimal myelination of neuronal axons is essential for effective brain and cognitive function.
The ratio of the axon diameter to the outer fiber diameter, known as the g-ratio, is a reliable …

The pursuit of rewarding experiences motivates everyday human behavior, and can prove
beneficial when pleasurable, positive consequences result (eg, satisfying hunger, earning a …

This study examined the developmental differences, components, and underlying factor
structure of executive functioning (EF) in school-aged children by utilizing subtests from Test …

Background Smoking during early adulthood results in neurophysiological and brain
structural changes that may promote nicotine dependence later in life. Previous studies have …

Socioeconomic status (SES) is a well-known predictor of cognitive achievement and
executive functioning, although the underlying cognitive mediating processes remain …

This study aimed to clarify the effects of acute exercise and cardiovascular fitness on
cognitive function using the Stroop test and event‐related desynchronization (ERD) in an …

Objetivo. Examinar las implicaciones emergentes de los vínculos entre neurociencia,
psicología cognitiva y educación, y los requisitos para la construcción de puentes …

Adolescence is marked by profound psychosocial and physiological changes. Although
investigations into the interactions between these forces have begun to shed light on the …