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Psychol Bull October 2017 PMID 28616997

Emotion and the prefrontal cortex: An integrative review.

Matthew L Dixon, Ravi Thiruchselvam, Rebecca Todd, Kalina Christoff

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The overall tone suggests a neutral or mildly interested reaction, exemplified by posts referencing the publication without elaboration, such as suggestions to 'study' and brief mentions of brain regions like the pACC. The choice of brief, general comments indicates limited depth and perceived impact, aligning with the assigned scores.

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Abstract in brief

  • The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is crucial for processing and regulating emotions, but current research lacks a unified framework to understand how various emotional functions are organized across its different regions.
  • The authors propose the "appraisal-by-content" model, which integrates findings from multiple studies and suggests that different PFC subregions specialize in processing specific types of emotional inputs, such as sensations, memories, actions, and mental states.
  • This framework aims to enhance understanding of emotion regulation, decision-making, and emotional salience, while also generating new hypotheses about both healthy and challenging emotional functioning.
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@Faustina_former Consider the overlap between BDD and OCD (anxiety, rumination). The nature of pACC activation is thought to differentiate development. pACC is activated while assessing and locating internal states and stimuli, contributing to its role in body fixations. https://t.co/3TR2z4J5PE https://t.co/NCiVLxHR4b

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Emotion and the prefrontal cortex: An integrative review. - PsycNET https://t.co/rrxIPvPGCS

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Joam Buttock
@JxnW · X

@Faustina_former Consider the overlap between BDD and OCD (anxiety, rumination). The nature of pACC activation is thought to differentiate development. pACC is activated while assessing and locating internal states and stimuli, contributing to its role in body fixations. https://t.co/3TR2z4J5PE https://t.co/NCiVLxHR4b

Jan 7, 2025 · 1 like · 620 followers View post →
Dr.Sam Youssef Ph.D.,M.Sc.,DPT.
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Emotion and the prefrontal cortex: An integrative review. - PsycNET https://t.co/rrxIPvPGCS

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