Increasing evidence indicates that ovarian hormones affect brain structure, chemistry and
function of women in their reproductive age, potentially sha** their behavior and mental …

This review brings together evidence from a diverse field of methods for investigating sex
differences in language processing. Differences are found in certain language-related …

Since its first edition, An Introduction to Theories of Learning has provided a uniquely
swee** review of the major learning theories from the 20th century that profoundly …

Flow refers to a positive, activity-associated, subjective experience under conditions of a
perceived fit between skills and task demands. Using functional magnetic resonance …

Sex-specific behaviors are in part based on hormonal regulation of brain physiology. This
functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study demonstrated significant differences in …

The verbal/nonverbal account of left and right hemisphere functionality is the prevailing
dichotomy describing the cerebral lateralization of function. Yet the fact that the left …

The female reproductive tract (FRT) undergoes extensive remodeling during reproductive
cycling. This recurrent remodeling and how it shapes organ-specific aging remains poorly …

We use a within-subjects experiment with math and word tasks to show that relative
performance feedback moves high-ability females toward more competitive forms of …

The acute neural effects of progesterone are mediated by its neuroactive metabolites
allopregnanolone and pregnanolone. These neurosteroids potentiate the inhibitory actions …

The ability to temporarily prioritize rapid and vigilant reactions over slower higher-order
cognitive functions is essential for adaptive responding to threat. This reprioritization is …