Abstract Language is a defining characteristic of our species, but the function, or functions,
that it serves has been debated for centuries. Here we bring recent evidence from …

The brain mechanisms of fear have been studied extensively using Pavlovian fear
conditioning, a procedure that allows exploration of how the brain learns about and later …

In this article, we integrate two constructionist approaches—the theory of constructed
emotion and rational constructivism—to introduce several novel hypotheses for …

Emotional states of consciousness, or what are typically called emotional feelings, are
traditionally viewed as being innately programmed in subcortical areas of the brain, and are …

The objectives of the present study were to investigate whether students' creative thinking
can be enhanced through a structured program of reading and writing activities in the …

Research Summary: The attention‐based view (ABV) has highlighted the role of
organizational attention in strategic decision making and adaptation. The tendency to view …

The philosopher John Rawls proposed the Veil of Ignorance (VoI) as a thought experiment
to identify fair principles for governing a society. Here, we apply the VoI to an important …

Analysis and case studies show that including different orientations toward the natural world
makes for more effective scientific practice and science education. The answers to scientific …

A general introduction to the area of theoretical linguistics known as cognitive linguistics, this
textbook provides up-to-date coverage of all areas of the field, including recent …

Adaptive goal-directed behavior involves monitoring of ongoing actions and performance
outcomes, and subsequent adjustments of behavior and learning. We evaluate new findings …