Intuition suggests that perception follows sensation and therefore bodily feelings originate in
the body. However, recent evidence goes against this logic: interoceptive experience may …

Subdivisions of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) evolved at different times. Agranular parts of the
PFC emerged in early mammals, and rodents, primates, and other modern mammals share …

Aggression and violence represent a significant public health concern and a clinical
challenge for the mental healthcare provider. A great deal has been revealed regarding the …

How is the vast brain communication system organized? A structural model relates
connections to laminar differences between linked areas. The model is based on the …

Social groups across species rapidly self-organize into hierarchies, where members vary in
their level of power, influence, skill, or dominance. In this review, we explore the nature of …

The estimated values of choices, and therefore decision-making based on those values, are
influenced by both the chance that the chosen items or goods can be obtained (availability) …

The importance of the amygdala as a salience detector and in emotional learning is now
well accepted. The mechanisms that regulate and inhibit the amygdala, however, are less …

The second edition of this comprehensive textbook for students of Neuropsychology gives a
thorough overview of the complex relationship between brain and behaviour. With an …

The interactions of anterior temporal structures, and especially the amygdala, with the
prefrontal cortex are pivotal to learning, decision-making, and socio-emotional regulation. A …

The role of the amygdala in emotion and social perception has been intensively investigated
primarily through studies using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Recently, this …