Theoretical perspectives posit that heart-rate variability (HRV) reflects self-regulatory
capacity and therefore can be employed as a bio-marker of top-down self-regulation (the …

In the last two decades, a growing body of theory and research has targeted the role of
cardiac vagal control (CVC) in emotional responding. This research has either focused on …

Color is a ubiquitous perceptual stimulus that is often considered in terms of aesthetics. Here
we review theoretical and empirical work that looks beyond color aesthetics to the link …

Color is a ubiquitous perceptual stimulus, yet relatively little empirical and even less
theoretical work exists on color and psychological functioning. The research that has been …

The present research sought to extend the nascent literature on color and psychological
functioning by examining whether perception of the color green facilitates creativity. In four …

Human performance optimization of tactical personnel requires accurate, meticulous, and
effective monitoring of biological adaptations and systemic recovery. Due to an increased …

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is responsible for multiple physiological responses,
and dysfunction of this system is often hypothesized as contributing to cognitive, affective …

Various aspects of intrinsic motivation have long been theorized as key determinants of
learning achievement. The present research seeks deeper insights into these intrinsically …

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) plays an important role in attention and self-regulation
by modulating physiological arousal to meet environmental demands. Core symptoms of …

Avatar customization is known to positively affect crucial outcomes in numerous domains.
However, it is unknown whether audial customization can confer the same benefits as visual …