Psychol Sci October 2018 PMID 30118388

The Structural and Functional Signature of Action Control.

Caroline Schlüter, Christoph Fraenz, Marlies Pinnow, Patrick Friedrich, Onur Güntürkün, Erhan Genç

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The discussions reveal a solid interest in how brain structures like the amygdala influence actions and emotional responses, exemplified by comments about procrastination being tied to fear and anxiety. The tone combines scientific explanations with personal reflections, reflecting engagement and acknowledgment of the research's relevance in understanding everyday behaviors.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, especially linking amygdala size and activity to action control and procrastination, showing general alignment with the research conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

Posts express high curiosity about the biological mechanisms, with references to the amygdala, anxiety, and emotion regulation, indicating strong interest in the topic.

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Discussions display deep engagement through sharing related research, interpretations about fear and perfectionism, and personal anecdotes about procrastination, reflecting an active dialogue.

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While some posts highlight the relevance to personal behavior and psychological understanding, the overall perception of immediate real-world impact is moderate, mainly emphasizing knowledge gain.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates how differences in individuals' ability to control actions and emotions are linked to brain structures, particularly focusing on the amygdala.
  • It finds that people with higher action orientation (AOD) tend to have smaller amygdala volumes and stronger resting-state connectivity between the amygdala and the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex.
  • These results suggest that variations in brain anatomy and functional networks underlie individual differences in action control, highlighting the neural basis of emotion and self-control mechanisms.]

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Ruhr-Universität Bochum
@ruhrunibochum · X

In einer unserer Studien konnten wir zeigen, dass Unterschiede in der Hirnstruktur und der funktionellen Vernetzung damit zusammenhängen, wie gut Menschen ihre Handlungen kontrollieren können. Hier @PsychScience erfahrt ihr mehr darüber: https://t.co/iAR416GNyS ^eg

Jun 17, 2019 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 22,251 followers View post →
おくさん/OKUSUN
@Astella6174 · X

先延ばしの科学 大学生の75%に先延ばし癖があり、ストレスや不安、睡眠障害などの一因になっているhttps://t.co/UpTkPK3Eo3 よく先延ばしをする人は、偏桃体のボリュームが大きい https://t.co/yqm9fMHF05 ただし脳の一領域だけが関与しているわけではなく、今年9月の研究では

Nov 29, 2022 · 6 likes · 1,185 followers View post →
Eduardo Calixto
@ecalixto · X

@nirvalite Psychological Science, 10.1177/0956797618779380, 2018.

Jan 11, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 186,686 followers View post →
Rodrigo Morales
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@rorroechavez https://t.co/MDiiMvUbM0

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Njut Tabi Godlove
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Njut Tabi Godlove
@masecdante · X

Liked on YouTube: The Science Behind Why You Procrastinate https://t.co/UioJQgfry0

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おくさん/OKUSUN
@Astella6174 · X

先延ばしの科学 大学生の75%に先延ばし癖があり、ストレスや不安、睡眠障害などの一因になっているhttps://t.co/UpTkPK3Eo3 よく先延ばしをする人は、偏桃体のボリュームが大きい https://t.co/yqm9fMHF05 ただし脳の一領域だけが関与しているわけではなく、今年9月の研究では

Nov 29, 2022 · 6 likes · 1,185 followers View post →
Njut Tabi Godlove
@masecdante · X

Liked on YouTube: The Science Behind Why You Procrastinate https://t.co/UioJQgfry0

Sep 23, 2021 · 5,562 followers View post →
Njut Tabi Godlove
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Dustin Clark
@DustinCClark · X

10 years later and I'm still procrastinating by reading about the biology and psychology of procrastination, might have to learn how to shrink that amgdala...OG article "The Structural and Functional Signature of Action Control" @ https://t.co/bL1Uk7TPZA https://t.co/QDvvLYRCk8

Jun 29, 2021 · 3 followers View post →
neuropsych
@neuropsychfacts · X

Procrastination is inexorably linked to emotion and behavior regulation. This is action control. Those with higher amygdala volumes display lower action control—they experience anxiety about the negative consequences of their actions and put things off. https://t.co/CasP7lZZtW

Jan 12, 2021 · 121 followers View post →
Rodrigo Morales
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@rorroechavez https://t.co/MDiiMvUbM0

Feb 21, 2020 · 2 likes · 288 followers View post →
Joel
@DoFeelOrg · X

RT @BuffDavis: The Structural and Functional Signature of Action Control - Caroline Schlüter, Christoph Fraenz, Marlies Pinnow, Patrick Fri…

Feb 8, 2020 · 1 share · 5 followers View post →
Horace Juvenal
@horacejuvenal · X

“Procrastination is the soul rebelling against entrapment.” - @nntaleb Equivalently, procrastination is the coupling of the confinement-hating right amygdala with the wrongness-signaling dorsal ACC. https://t.co/GNixBHzsVC

Sep 8, 2019 · 219 followers View post →
Luis A. Quesada
@lualque · X

Basically people who procrastinate actually have their fear centers light up a lot more,"says psychologist Perpetua Neo "There's a lot of fear linked in with work,so they need to delay their start." This may sometimes be a result of being a perfectionist, https://t.co/BMgawv52F1

Aug 29, 2019 · 1,080 followers View post →
Simona Koch
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RT @ruhrunibochum: In einer unserer Studien konnten wir zeigen, dass Unterschiede in der Hirnstruktur und der funktionellen Vernetzung dami…

Jun 19, 2019 · 2 shares · 62 followers View post →
MentalHealth@RUB
@fbzrub · X

RT @ruhrunibochum: In einer unserer Studien konnten wir zeigen, dass Unterschiede in der Hirnstruktur und der funktionellen Vernetzung dami…

Jun 18, 2019 · 2 shares · 394 followers View post →
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
@ruhrunibochum · X

In einer unserer Studien konnten wir zeigen, dass Unterschiede in der Hirnstruktur und der funktionellen Vernetzung damit zusammenhängen, wie gut Menschen ihre Handlungen kontrollieren können. Hier @PsychScience erfahrt ihr mehr darüber: https://t.co/iAR416GNyS ^eg

Jun 17, 2019 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 22,251 followers View post →
Mighty Mookie
@mookies_groove · X

I liked a @YouTube video https://t.co/iloSdI9hlg The Science Behind Why You Procrastinate

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Eduardo Calixto
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@nirvalite Psychological Science, 10.1177/0956797618779380, 2018.

Jan 11, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 186,686 followers View post →
Das undiplomatische
@Trampeleinhorn · X

Amygdala https://t.co/cZCiZkqURl

Jan 1, 2019 · 455 followers View post →