Toward a balanced view of stress-adapted cognition. (29th November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Frankenhuis, Willem E.; Ellis, Bruce J.
• Is Part Of: Behavioral and brain sciences. Volume 40(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-11-29
• Subjects: Psychophysiology -- Periodicals; Psychology -- Periodicals; Human behavior -- Periodicals; Animal behavior -- Periodicals; Brain -- Periodicals; 616.89142
• DOI: 10.1017/S0140525X17000954
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0140-525X

Abstract

Abstract: Pepper & Nettle's paper exemplifies an emerging resistance against an exclusive focus on deficits in people who come from harsh environments. We extend their model by arguing for a perspective that includes not only contextually appropriate responses but also strengths – that is, enhanced mental skills and abilities. Such a well-rounded approach can be leveraged in education, jobs, and interventions.