Effective motor performance is important for surviving and thriving, and skilled movement is
critical in many activities. Much theorizing over the past few decades has focused on how�…

Although cells in many brain regions respond to reward, the cortical-basal ganglia circuit is
at the heart of the reward system. The key structures in this network are the anterior�…

Close and caring relationships are undeniably linked to health and well-being at all stages
in the life span. Yet the specific pathways through which close relationships promote optimal�…

Classical theories of sensory processing view the brain as a passive, stimulus-driven device.
By contrast, more recent approaches emphasize the constructive nature of perception�…

Current treatments for depression are inadequate for many individuals, and progress in
understanding the neurobiology of depression is slow. Several promising hypotheses of�…

The current view of brain organization supports the notion that there is a considerable
degree of functional specialization and that many regions can be conceptualized as�…

Neuroeconomics uses knowledge about brain mechanisms to inform economic analysis,
and roots economics in biology. It opens up the “black box” of the brain, much as�…

Attachment bonds are a defining feature of mammals. A conceptual framework on human
attachments is presented, integrating insights from animal research with neuroimaging�…

Empathy—the ability to share the feelings of others—is fundamental to our emotional and
social lives. Previous human imaging studies focusing on empathy for others' pain have�…

Time is a fundamental dimension of life. It is crucial for decisions about quantity, speed of
movement and rate of return, as well as for motor control in walking, speech, playing or�…