Discovering the stress-buffering effects of social relationships has been one of the major
findings in psychobiology in the last century. However, an understanding of the underlying …

This paper presents the Adaptive Calibration Model (ACM), an evolutionary–developmental
theory of individual differences in the functioning of the stress response system. The stress …

Empathy involves understanding and “feeling with” others' emotions, and is an essential
capacity underlying sensitive care in humans and other species. Evidence suggests that the …

The goal of this chapter is to review conceptual and empirical progress in the study of the
development of coping and to identify important ways in which this work may be useful to …

Experiences with peers constitute an important developmental context for children wherein
they acquire a wide range of behaviors, skills, and attitudes that influence their adaptation …

An update to the classic text that links neuroscience and human behavior in the context of
therapy. This groundbreaking book explores the recent revolution in psychotherapy that has …

Socially withdrawn children frequently refrain from social activities in the presence of peers.
The lack of social interaction in childhood may result from a variety of causes, including …

Stress is a part of every life to varying degrees, but individuals differ in their stress
vulnerability. Stress is usefully viewed from a biological perspective; accordingly, it involves …

This book demonstrates that the relationship between attachment theory and
psychoanalysis is more complex than adherents of either community generally recognize. It …

Creating a healthy, social classroom environment. This book explains how the brain, as a
social organism, learns best throughout the lifespan, from our early schooling through late …