Fear conditioning
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Although the everyday decision-making of clinically anxious individuals is clearly influenced by their excessive fear and worry, the relationship between anxiety and decision-making remains relatively unexplored in neuroeconomic studies.... more
Two experiments investigated mock-juror perceptions of intimate stalking using Kentucky’s (United States) anti-stalking legislation. Experiment 1 used a mock-juror methodology in which 177 undergraduates (87 men and 90 women) from a large... more
We all fear something on a daily basis, but does philosophy generally give much attention to fear? A philosophy of fearism is getting to be a big deal in the east. Everything is fear and are based on fear according to fearism philosophers... more
The primary aim of the current study was to experimentally test whether pain-related fear can be acquired through observational learning, whether extinction occurs after actual exposure to the aversive stimulus, and whether pain-related... more
Muziek is in staat om intens sterke emoties op te wekken, waardoor men zelfs kippenvel krijgt. Tijdens deze rillingen is er activatie in hersengebieden die een rol spelen bij overlevingssystemen. Ook wanneer luisteraars van muziek geen... more
Recently there has been an increase in interest in the relationship between stress and memory. Brain regions which are involved in memory function also effect the stress response. Traumatic stress results in changes in these brain... more
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a severe mental disorder causing significant, persistent disability, and with a high lifetime risk of suicide. The limited knowledge about the neurobiological underpinnings of BPD is a critical... more
This series of experiments developed novel paradigms involving the integration of conventional and ethologically relevant forms of reinforcement in the study of fear conditioning in rats. Experiment 1 compared the effects of foot shock,... more
Selective serotonin uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are known to stimulate the production of new neurons in the hippocampus (HPC) by increasing synaptic concentration of serotonin (5-HT). The delay in the appearance of antidepressant effects... more
Chronic stress produces sex-specific neuromorphological changes in a variety of brain regions, which likely contribute to the gender differences observed in stress-related illnesses and cognitive ability. Here, we review the literature... more