In the Human Brain, Dogs and Children Are Equally Lovable

MRI data explores how human mothers respond to their own children and to their family dog. The similarities are remarkable.read more

Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - January 7, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Stanley Coren, Ph.D., F.R.S.C. Tags: Animal Behavior Cognition Evolutionary Psychology Parenting activate affection affiliation amygdala area attraction babies baby blood bond brain brain-behavior canine canines center chemical child children colla Source Type: news