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 …

Impulsivity received considerable attention in the context of drug misuse and certain
neuropsychiatric conditions. Because of its great health and well-being importance, it is …

The purpose of this chapter is to review what is currently known about the conceptualization
and assessment of psychopathy in childhood, and to offer perspective on where …

The preejection period (PEP) is an index of left ventricle contractility widely used in
psychophysiological research. Its computation requires detecting the moment when the …

Anthony Walsh and Cody Jorgensen's Criminology: The Essentials introduces students to
major theoretical perspectives and topics in a concise, easy-to-read format. This …

Background: Internalizing psychopathology and dysregulated negative affect are
characterized by dysregulation in the autonomic nervous system and reduced heart rate …

This study originated in collaboration with Thomas Dishion because of concerns that a
group format for aggressive children might dampen the effects of cognitive-behavioral …

Evidence suggests that adversity experienced during fetal development may shape infant
physiologic functioning and temperament. Parental sensitivity is associated with child stress …

Emerging evidence relates attenuated physiological stress reactions to poor behavioral
regulation. However, only a small number of behaviors such as impulsivity and risk taking …

Background Early childhood is characterized by dramatic gains in emotion regulation skills
that support social adjustment and mental health. Understanding the physiological …