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Recent fMRI studies on specific animal phobias, particularly spider phobia (arachnophobia), have identified a large variety of specific brain regions involve...

Simulated exposure therapy for spider phobia served as a clinically naturalistic model to study effects of sleep on extinction. Spider-fearing, young adult women (N = 66), instrumented for skin conduc...

The quality of human-animal interactions may crucially influence conservation efforts. Unfortunately, some animals are considered notoriously unpopular by th...

In the internet era, the digital architecture that keeps us connected and informed may also amplify the spread of misinformation. This problem is gain…

Previous studies with adult humans and nonhuman animals revealed more rapid fear learning for spiders and snakes than for mushrooms and flowers. The c…

Because all spiders are predators and most subdue their prey with poison, it has been suggested that fear of spiders is an evolutionary adaptation. Ho…

Fun and Games Symposium Program Times listed are Central Daylight Time (CDT). Time zone converter The virtual symposium sessions from 1–5 p.m. will all take place via Zoom meeting. The game night at 6...