Emotion and Cognition: Insights from Studies of the Human Amygdala

Phelps, Elizabeth A.

doi:10.1146/annurev.psych.56.091103.070234

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“…Thus, the current results suggest that visual episodic memory may be susceptible to arousal-induced memory modulation in a manner consistent with verbal episodic memory. The current results also therefore support some other recent studies suggesting that memory can be modulated by semantically unrelated emotion or arousal that occurs close in time to encoding (e.g., Nielson & Arentsen, 2012;Nielson & Bryant, 2005;Nielson & Jensen, 1994;Nielson & Powless, 2007;Nielson et al, 1996, despite some other reports that suggest a semantic link or high priority for retention is necessary (Phelps, 2006;Sutherland & Mather, 2012).…”

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Muscle tension induced after learning enhances long-term narrative and visual memory in healthy older adults

Nielson

Wulff

Arentsen

2014

Neurobiology of Learning and Memory

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Arousing events are better remembered than mundane events. Indeed, manipulation of arousal, such as by muscle tension, can influence memory even when it occurs shortly after learning. Indeed, our founding study showed this approach can raise delayed memory performance in older adults to a level comparable to that of unaided young adults. Yet, systematic studies, especially those investigating different modalities or types of memory, have not been done. This study investigated the effects of a brief bout of isometric exercise via handgrip on narrative and visuospatial episodic memory in healthy elders. Forty-seven participants completed the Logical Memory subtest of the Wechsler Memory Scales III (LM) and the Benton NOT THE PUBLISHED VERSION; this is the author's final, peer-reviewed manuscript. The published version may be accessed by following the link in the citation at the bottom of the page.[Neurobiology of Learning and Memrory, Vol 109, (March 2014): pg. 144-150. DOI. This article is © Elsevier and permission has been granted for this version to appear in e-Publications@Marquette. Elsevier does not grant permission for this article to be further copied/distributed or hosted elsewhere without the express permission from [Elsevier].] 2 Visual Retention Test (BVRT), followed alternately by no treatment and by moderately squeezing a sand-filled latex ball for 1-min (counterbalanced order and test forms). Isometric exercise significantly increased both positive and negative affect ratings. Retention was tested 2 weeks later. Delayed recall and recognition of LM was enhanced by arousal relative to control, as was recognition of the BVRT. The results extend past findings that muscle tension induced after learning modulates memory consolidation, extending findings in elders to suggest that a simple form of isometric exercise can have practical effects, such as aiding memory for stories and images.

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Muscle tension induced after learning enhances long-term narrative and visual memory in healthy older adults

Nielson

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Arentsen

2014

Neurobiology of Learning and Memory

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“…Although processing of facial expressions of emotion is thought to involve numerous brain regions with varying specificity (reviewed in [186]), much research has focused on the role of amygdala, due to its involvement in emotional learning (e.g., fear conditioning), emotional memory (e.g., ''flashbulb'' memories), and processing of social information involving various cues including visual inputs of objects and faces (reviewed in [187]). For example, amygdala damage in humans may impair the ability to anthropomorphize moving geometric shapes that normal subjects can interpret as characters with motives interacting in a complex social situation [188].…”

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Autism and the development of face processing

Golarai

Grill-Spector

Reiss

2006

Clinical Neuroscience Research

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Autism is a pervasive developmental condition, characterized by impairments in non-verbal communication, social relationships and stereotypical patterns of behavior. A large body of evidence suggests that several aspects of face processing are impaired in autism, including anomalies in gaze processing, memory for facial identity and recognition of facial expressions of emotion. In search of neural markers of anomalous face processing in autism, much interest has focused on a network of brain regions that are implicated in social cognition and face processing. In this review, we will focus on three such regions, namely the STS for its role in processing gaze and facial movements, the FFA in face detection and identification and the amygdala in processing facial expressions of emotion. Much evidence suggests that a better understanding of the normal development of these specialized regions is essential for discovering the neural bases of face processing anomalies in autism. Thus, we will also examine the available literature on the normal development of face processing. Key unknowns in this research area are the neuro-developmental processes, the role of experience and the interactions among components of the face processing system in shaping each of the specialized regions for processing faces during normal development and in autism. Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Association for Research in Nervous and Mental Disease.

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“…Therefore, the present study considered the impact of consuming a probiotic-containing drink, rather than a placebo, on mood. In addition, as poor mood and poor memory are known to be related (Phelps, 2006), this aspect of cognition was also assessed.…”

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Impact of consuming a milk drink containing a probiotic on mood and cognition

2006

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Objective: The impact on mood and memory of consuming a probiotic containing milk drink, or a placebo, was examined as, previously, a poor mood has been found to correlate with the frequency of constipation. Design: A double-blind placebo-controlled trial with random allocation of subjects. Setting: Subjects went about their normal life in the community apart from three visits to the laboratory. Subjects: One hundred and thirty-two healthy members of general population, mean age 61.8 years, volunteered in response to local media coverage. One hundred and twenty-four finished the trial. Intervention: For a 3-week period, either a probiotic containing milk drink, or a placebo, were consumed daily. Mood and cognition were measured at baseline, and after 10 and 20 days of consumption. Results: At baseline those who reported themselves to be less frequently constipated were more clearheaded, confident and elated. Although the taking of the probiotic did not generally change the mood, this appeared to be a reflection of the generally good mood in this sample. When those in the bottom third of the depressed/elated dimension at baseline were considered, they selectively responded by reporting themselves as happy rather than depressed after taking the probiotic. The intervention did not, however, influence the reported frequency of defaecation, probably a reflection of the initially low incidence of constipation. An unexpected and possibly chance finding was that the consumption of probiotics resulted in a slightly-poorer performance on two measures of memory. Conclusions: The consumption of a probiotic-containing yoghurt improved the mood of those whose mood was initially poor. This improvement in mood was not, however, associated with an increased frequency of defaecation. Sponsorship: Funded by Yakult, Japan.

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Emotion and Cognition: Insights from Studies of the Human Amygdala

Cited by 1,468 publications

References 137 publications

Muscle tension induced after learning enhances long-term narrative and visual memory in healthy older adults

Muscle tension induced after learning enhances long-term narrative and visual memory in healthy older adults

Autism and the development of face processing

Impact of consuming a milk drink containing a probiotic on mood and cognition

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