Abstract We describe the Cacioppo Evolutionary Theory of Loneliness (ETL) and its
manifestations in contemporary society. The early conceptualizations of loneliness were as …

The wide range of factors associated with the induction of autism is invariably linked with
either inflammation or oxidative stress, and sometimes both. The use of acetaminophen in …

Acetaminophen is widely used to treat mild to moderate pain and to reduce fever. Under the
worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, this over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer has …

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a mounting public health problem with substantial morbidity
and mortality. Stress involvement in the course of OUD is generally accepted, but little is …

Importance Prior studies have raised concern about maternal acetaminophen use during
pregnancy and increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism …

Many people feel emotional when hungry—or “hangry”—yet little research explores the
psychological mechanisms underlying such states. Guided by psychological constructionist …

Simulation theories of empathy hypothesize that empathizing with others' pain shares some
common psychological computations with the processing of one's own pain. Support for this …

Valence is a central component of all affective states, including pains, pleasures, emotions,
moods, and feelings of desire or repulsion. This paper has two main goals. One is to suggest …

Values in Therapy is a powerful and practical guide for any therapist—chock-full of insight
and tools to conceptualize, integrate, and effectively apply values work in-session. With an …

Social rejection has been consistently linked to the development of social anxiety. However,
mechanisms underlying the relation have been largely unexplored, which presents an …