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Neural correlates of emotion–cognition interactions: A review of evidence from brain imaging investigations

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Dolcos, Florin, Iordan, Alexandru D., Dolcos, Sanda·2011·Journal of Cognitive Psychology

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Complex dynamic behaviour involves reciprocal influences between emotion and cognition. On the one hand, emotion is a "double-edged sword" that may affect various aspects of our cognition and behaviour, by enhancing or hindering them and exerting both transient and long-term influences. On the other hand, emotion processing is also susceptible to cognitive influences, typically exerted in the form of emotion regulation. Noteworthy, both of these reciprocal influences are subjective to individual differences that may affect the way we perceive, experience, and eventually remember emotional experiences, or respond to emotionally challenging situations. Understanding these relationships is critical, as unbalanced emotion-cognition interactions may lead to devastating effects, such as those observed in mood and anxiety disorders. The present review analyses the reciprocal relationships between emotion and cognition, based on evidence derived from brain imaging investigations focusing on three main topics: (1) the impact of emotion on cognition, (2) the impact of cognition on emotion, and (3) the role of individual differences in emotion-cognition interactions. This evidence will be discussed in the context of identifying aspects that are fundamental to understanding the mechanisms underlying emotion-cognition interactions in healthy functioning, and to understanding changes associated with affective disorders.

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  • Neurostimulation of the DLPFC, an important node in the dorsal executive system implicated in cognitive control during emotion regulation and associated with attention and executive function, has the potential to improve neurocognitive function.

    “Neurostimulation of the DLPFC, which is considered an important node in the dorsal executive system implicated in cognitive control during emotion regulation and has been associated with neurocognitive functions such as attention and executive function, has the potential to improve neurocognitive function (Dolcos et al., 2011;Mayberg, 1997).”

    From Neurocognitive effects of theta burst stimulation for treatment-resistant depression in adults: A systematic review and recommendations for future research (2025) · cites this paper as Dolcos et al., 2011

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  • Top-down modulatory regions have shown opposite activations during specific attentional tasks, suggesting mutual active suppression.

    “However, these top-down modulatory regions have shown opposite activations during specific attentional tasks (Simpson et al., 2000; Dolcos and McCarthy, 2006; Dolcos et al., 2011)—suggesting mutual active suppression.”

    From Top-Down Dysregulation—From ADHD to Emotional Instability (2016) · cites this paper as Dolcos et al., 2011

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Authors
Dolcos, F., Iordan, A. D., & Dolcos, S.
Affiliations
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (US)
Corresponding author
Dolcos, Florin
Venue
Journal of Cognitive Psychology
Published
2011-09
Volume
23
Issue
6
Pages
669-694
ISSN
  • 2044-5911 (ISSN-L)
  • 2044-592X
OpenAlex
W2074583690
Cited by
355
References
192
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FWCI
11.70
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Cognitive Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Cognitive Science and Education Research
Keywords
emotion-cognition interaction, neural correlates, emotion regulation, emotion and cognition, individual differences, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, emotional memory, neuroimaging

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