Category Archives: Physiology

Psychological Science and COVID-19: Pandemic Effects on Marriage and Relationships

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Giorgio Bertini

Human behavior is one of the most important factors dictating the severity of pandemics for both the spread of the disease and the psychological impacts it triggers, such as anxiety, isolation, and uncertainty. Through an ongoing series of backgrounders, the … Continue reading →

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Handbook of Cognitive Archaeology: Psychology in Prehistory

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Giorgio Bertini

The remains that archaeologists uncover reveal ancient minds at work as much as ancient hands, and for decades many have sought a better way of understanding those minds. This understanding is at the forefront of cognitive archaeology, a discipline that … Continue reading →

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The Physiology of Moral Sentiments

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Giorgio Bertini

Adam Smith made a persuasive case that “moral sentiments” are the foundation of ethical behaviors in his 1759 The Theory of Moral Sentiments. This view is still controversial as philosophers debate the extent of human morality. One type of moral … Continue reading →