Emotions are valenced mental responses and associated physiological reactions that occur
spontaneously and automatically in response to internal or external stimuli, and can …

Domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) hold a unique position in human society, particularly in
their role as social companions; as such, it is important to understand their emotional lives …

Virtual reality (VR) has become a popular tool for investigating human behavior and brain
functions. Nevertheless, it is unclear whether VR constitutes an actual form of reality or is …

Microstate analysis applied to electroencephalographic signals (EEG) allows both temporal
and spatial imaging exploration and represents the activity across the scalp. Despite its …

Empathy is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that plays a crucial role in human
social interactions. Recent developments in social neuroscience have provided valuable …

Frontal EEG alpha band asymmetries have been linked to affective processing in healthy
individuals and affective disorders. As stress provides a strong source of negative affect, the …

Trauma can shape the way an individual experiences the world and interacts with other
people. Touch is a key component of social interactions, but surprisingly little is known how …

Most studies on emotion processing induce emotions through images or films. However, this
method lacks ecological validity, limiting generalization to real-life emotion processing. More …

Stress is omnipresent in our everyday lives. It is therefore critical to identify potential stress-
buffering behaviors that can help to prevent the negative effects of acute stress in daily life …

Assessing the animal welfare state is a challenge given the subjective individual cognitive
and emotional processing involved. Electroencephalography (EEG) spectrum analysis has …