Since the original characterization of the ventral visual pathway, our knowledge of its
neuroanatomy, functional properties, and extrinsic targets has grown considerably. Here we …

One fundamental question concerning brain reward mechanisms is to determine how
reward-related activity is influenced by the nature of rewards. Here, we review the …

Humans devote 30–40% of speech output solely to informing others of their own subjective
experiences. What drives this propensity for disclosure? Here, we test recent theories that …

Psychophysiological and neuroscience studies of emotional processing undertaken by
investigators at the University of Florida Laboratory of the Center for the Study of Emotion …

Of the many conceptual distinctions present in psychology today, the approach-avoidance
distinction stands out as one of, if not the, most fundamental and basic. The distinction …

The late positive potential (LPP) is a reliable electrophysiological index of emotional
perception in humans. Despite years of research, the brain structures that contribute to the …

Functional imaging studies of emotional processing typically contain neutral control
conditions that serve to remove simple effects of visual perception, thus revealing the …

Appropriate interpretation of pleasurable, rewarding experiences favors decisions that
enhance survival. Conversely, dysfunctional affective brain processing can lead to life …

This article pays tribute to the seminal paper by Peter J. Lang (1977; this journal),“Imagery in
Therapy: Information Processing Analysis of Fear.” We review research and clinical practice …

Goal-directed action in changing environments requires a dynamic balance between
complementary control modes, which serve antagonistic adaptive functions (eg, to shield …