The construct of mathematics anxiety has been an important topic of study at least since the
concept of “number anxiety” was introduced by Dreger and Aiken, and has received …

Background Over the last 15-years, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a relatively
novel form of neuromodulation, has seen a surge of popularity in both clinical and academic …

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a popular brain stimulation method that is
used to modulate cortical excitability, producing facilitatory or inhibitory effects upon a variety …

The ventromedial and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex are two major prefrontal regions that
usually interact in serving different cognitive functions. On the other hand, these regions are …

The interest in the use of non-invasive brain stimulation for enhancing neural functions and
reducing symptoms in anxiety disorders is growing. Based on the DSM-V classification for …

Cognitive performance, including performance on working memory (WM) tasks declines with
age. Changes in brain activations are one presumed contributor to WM decline in the …

Variability in findings related to non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) have increasingly
been described as a result of differences in neurophysiological state. Additionally, there is …

Background The ability to cognitively control emotions is critical for mental health. Previous
studies have identified the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC) as a core region in …

Our survival and wellness require a balance between optimism and pessimism. Undue
pessimism makes life miserable; however, excessive optimism can lead to dangerously risky …

Background Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is increasingly used in research
and clinical settings, and the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) is often chosen as a …