Influential theories emphasize the importance of predictions in learning: we learn from
feedback to the extent that it is surprising, and thus conveys new information. Here, we …

Introduction Punishment is a powerful drive that fosters aversive motivation and increases
negative affect. Previous studies have reported that this drive has the propensity to improve …

Fear of negative evaluation (FNE) is a susceptible and maintaining factor of social anxiety
disorders. However, the question, how people process negative evaluation is influenced by …

Contextual valence is an important dimension during value‐based decision‐making.
Previous research has revealed behavioral and neural asymmetries between the gain …

The present study investigated whether the representation of subjective preferences in the
event-related potential is manipulable through selective devaluation, ie, the consumption of …

This study explored how interpersonal relationships modulate moral evaluations in moral
dilemmas. Participants rated moral acceptability in response to altruistic (prescriptive) and …

A relevant problem in the construction sector is low productivity due to the high variability
and uncertainty of projects, which makes it necessary to increase efficiency through better …

Individuals engage in upward or downward comparisons with superiors or inferiors,
respectively. Social comparison is associated with social anxiety. Utilizing event-related …

Older adults who worry about their own cognitive capabilities declining, but who do not show
evidence of actual cognitive decline in neuropsychological tests, are at an increased risk of …

Social avoidance refers to active non-participation in social activities, which is detrimental to
healthy interpersonal interaction for emerging adults. Social rejection is a kind of negative …