This review paper provides an integrative account regarding neurophysiological correlates
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Positive psychology is the study of the conditions and processes that contribute to the
flourishing or optimal functioning of people, groups, and institutions. In this brief introduction�…

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�…

It is now widely accepted that good welfare is not simply the absence of negative
experiences, but rather is primarily the presence of positive experiences such as pleasure�…

Contemporary animal welfare thinking is increasingly emphasising the promotion of positive
states. There is a need for existing assessment frameworks to accommodate this shift in�…

Resilience–a key topic in clinical science and practice–still lacks a clear conceptualization
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The development of social emotions such as compassion is crucial for successful social
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A better understanding of animal emotion is an important goal in disciplines ranging from
neuroscience to animal welfare science. The conscious experience of emotion cannot be�…