Cortex February 2020 PMID 31733343

The tenacious brain: How the anterior mid-cingulate contributes to achieving goals.

Alexandra Touroutoglou, Joseph Andreano, Bradford C Dickerson, Lisa Feldman Barrett

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Peak: 8 in Jan 2024
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What people are saying

Discussions highlight the role of the anterior mid-cingulate cortex in motivation and persistence, with posts calling the research 'fascinating' and emphasizing that understanding this brain region could improve mental health and achievement. The tone is curious and appreciative, reflecting strong interest and recognition of potential impacts.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the importance of the anterior mid-cingulate cortex in goal achievement, indicating general agreement with the article's premise.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest, with posts describing the brain system as fascinating and mentioning its role in persistence and tenacity.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage with the topic by referencing specific brain functions and emphasizing the significance of this research in human achievement.

ImpactModerate impact

The collective tone suggests that this research has meaningful implications, such as understanding mental health and performance, though not overwhelmingly transformative.

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Zyelle
@Zyelle333 · X

當你願意一點點不舒服地活著 你的大腦會讓你越來越舒服地活著 —這麼說來大腦也是M屬性

Jul 17, 2025 · 13 likes · 5,277 followers View post →
Dr. Khaled Ouanes, Ph.D.
@khaled_ouanes · X

The Tenacious #Brain: How the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Contributes to Achieving Goals. Tenacity, persistence in the face of challenge, has received increasing attention, particularly because it contributes to better #academic achievement, career opportunities, and #health https://t.co/BhcI9Cyxvk

Jan 4, 2024 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 3,392 followers View post →
Wafa
@LoyaltyAlm · X

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Nov 25, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share · 200 followers View post →
Rei Akaishi
@rei_akaishi · X

The Tenacious Brain: How the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Contributes to Achieving Goals https://t.co/hEYI39jeDJ

Oct 15, 2019 · 3 likes · 2,854 followers View post →
id_2346
@id_2346 · X

The Tenacious Brain: How the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Contributes to Achieving Goals https://t.co/QlITWm285l https://t.co/MIokyKE43E

Mar 20, 2024 · 2 likes · 83 followers View post →
not corrina ᵕ̈
@corrinaishii · X

The Tenacious Brain: How the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Contributes to Achieving Goals - PMC https://t.co/qc1sTfBejt

Oct 24, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 5,237 followers View post →

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Kevin96
@Kevin9697765200 · X

The tenacious brain: How the anterior mid-cingulate contributes to achieving goals #scienceguy #brain #BrainDevelopment #nuerotwitter #Biologia #scientificinformation #productive #goals https://t.co/LDPNUzFeqc

Aug 23, 2025 · 5 followers View post →
Zyelle
@Zyelle333 · X

當你願意一點點不舒服地活著 你的大腦會讓你越來越舒服地活著 —這麼說來大腦也是M屬性

Jul 17, 2025 · 13 likes · 5,277 followers View post →
McDubh
@McDubhghlas · X

A cool starting point --> doi: 10.1016/j.cortex.2019.09.011

Jun 16, 2025 · 107 followers View post →
Bryan O'Loughlin
@bryanoloughlin · X

Lick-ar##s or "The Tenacious Brain: How the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Contributes to Achieving Goals" https://t.co/UXcSZUYwfO Lisa Barrett Northeastern University, Department of Psychology, Boston, MA https://t.co/9FuLcM9tYH

Jan 16, 2025 · 539 followers View post →
Wafa
@LoyaltyAlm · X

RT @LoyaltyAlm: - قاوم ما لا تحب وترغب لتتحمل ما تحب وتريد✨ https://t.co/YBsk8231gx https://t.co/cBdZIjHUGz

Dec 1, 2024 · 1 share · 200 followers View post →
Wafa
@LoyaltyAlm · X

- قاوم ما لا تحب وترغب لتتحمل ما تحب وتريد✨ https://t.co/YBsk8231gx https://t.co/cBdZIjHUGz

Nov 25, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share · 200 followers View post →
Richard Leon
@raleon23 · X

The Anterior Midcingulate Cortex

Jul 26, 2024 · 576 followers View post →
Jon Chung
@drjonathanchung · X

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Apr 17, 2024 · 1 like · 2,067 followers View post →
Loaf of Bread Brother
@LoafofBreadLife · X

Fall in Love with all the ish you don’t like doing. The Tenacious Brain: How the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Contributes to Achieving Goals https://t.co/6WzWzNOTzj

Mar 30, 2024 · 450 followers View post →
American Correctional Association
@ACAinfo · X

#ACAMentalHealth #Didyouknow #AskDoc #Doc #Brain #Mentalhealth #MentalHealthawareness Touroutoglou A, Andreano J, Dickerson BC, Barret LF. The tenacious brain: How the anterior mid-cingulate contributes to achieving goals. Cortex. 2020 Feb;123:12-29. https://t.co/MnZNpntmnK

Mar 20, 2024 · 1 like · 5,085 followers View post →
id_2346
@id_2346 · X

The Tenacious Brain: How the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Contributes to Achieving Goals https://t.co/QlITWm285l https://t.co/MIokyKE43E

Mar 20, 2024 · 2 likes · 83 followers View post →
Max Kolbe
@Andrew__Holmes · X

There is a system in your brain (anterior mid cingulate cortex) that actually determines your tenacity. Feed this organ and you build the ability to push through. Weaken this system and you lose the will to go forward. It's pretty insane https://t.co/Zuu08ZfsD9

Jan 25, 2024 · 344 followers View post →
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@Gentleman__7 · X

This is fascinating! Worth a read. The Tenacious Brain: How the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Contributes to Achieving Goals https://t.co/pWvNA2X6IS

Jan 10, 2024 · 717 followers View post →
Magdalena
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Jan 7, 2024 · 9 followers View post →
Magne
@magnemg · X

"The Tenacious Brain: How the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Contributes to Achieving Goals" by Touroutoglou et. al, 2021 aMCC integrate signals from brain systems to predict energy req. for attention, info. encoding, and movement, needed to attain a goal. https://t.co/TrwLTe1f82

Jan 7, 2024 · 724 followers View post →
Dr. Khaled Ouanes, Ph.D.
@khaled_ouanes · X

RT @khaled_ouanes: The Tenacious #Brain: How the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Contributes to Achieving Goals. Tenacity, persistence in the face…

Jan 5, 2024 · 3 shares · 3,392 followers View post →
Sana Driss M.Sc.
@sanadriss · X

RT @khaled_ouanes: The Tenacious #Brain: How the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Contributes to Achieving Goals. Tenacity, persistence in the face…

Jan 4, 2024 · 3 shares · 69 followers View post →
Sonia Marras
@soniamarras · X

RT @khaled_ouanes: The Tenacious #Brain: How the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Contributes to Achieving Goals. Tenacity, persistence in the face…

Jan 4, 2024 · 3 shares · 674 followers View post →
Dr. Khaled Ouanes, Ph.D.
@khaled_ouanes · X

The Tenacious #Brain: How the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Contributes to Achieving Goals. Tenacity, persistence in the face of challenge, has received increasing attention, particularly because it contributes to better #academic achievement, career opportunities, and #health https://t.co/BhcI9Cyxvk

Jan 4, 2024 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 3,392 followers View post →
not corrina ᵕ̈
@corrinaishii · X

The Tenacious Brain: How the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Contributes to Achieving Goals - PMC https://t.co/qc1sTfBejt

Oct 24, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 5,237 followers View post →
Tachi
@tachi_as · X

The Tenacious Brain: How the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Contributes to Ach... https://t.co/Ot8UHc3SVh

Oct 15, 2019 · 45 followers View post →
Rei Akaishi
@rei_akaishi · X

The Tenacious Brain: How the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Contributes to Achieving Goals https://t.co/hEYI39jeDJ

Oct 15, 2019 · 3 likes · 2,854 followers View post →