Frontal asymmetry and alcohol cue reactivity: Influence of core personality systems

Mechin, Nicole; Gable, Philip A.; Hicks, Joshua A.

doi:10.1111/psyp.12659

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“…Additionally, our findings indicate that these links, obtained in female participants, are more robust when the experimenter is a young female. On the whole, the present findings support previous work establishing the connection between trait impulsivity (reduced regulatory control) and greater relative left-frontal activation 33,42,43 . The results also suggest that the active avoidance, as measured by FFFS, may be more closely tied to right-frontal activity than the superordinate BIS.…”

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Resting Frontal Asymmetry and Reward Sensitivity Theory Motivational Traits

Pascalis

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2018

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The revised reinforcement sensitivity theory (rRST) of personality has conceptualized three main systems: the behavioural approach system (BAS), behavioural inhibition system (BIS), and fight-flight-freeze system (FFFS). Research links greater relative left-frontal activity with BAS-related tendencies and impulsivity and greater relative right-frontal activity with “withdrawal” motivation that included both BIS and FFFS. Although rRST has addressed the separation of FFFS and BIS, much of personality neuroscience research does not indicate which system is related to right frontal activity. We administered the Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory of Personality Questionnaire (RST-PQ) to measure the BAS and its facets (goal-drive persistence, reward interest, reward reactivity, and impulsivity), BIS, and the withdrawal FFFS. We examined the association of RST-PQ traits with resting electroencephalogram (EEG) alpha-asymmetry in female participants (N = 162) by considering the influence of experimenter’s gender. In the total group, that included two subgroups with experimenters of different gender, BAS-impulsivity was related to greater left- than right-frontal activity, and FFFS, but not BIS, was related to greater relative right-frontocentral activity. These associations remained significant for the subgroup with a young same-sex experimenter, but not with opposite-sex experimenter.

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Resting Frontal Asymmetry and Reward Sensitivity Theory Motivational Traits

Pascalis

Sommer

Scacchia

2018

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“…However, failure of r-BIS may also result in greater reactivity toward alcoholic substances. Mechin, Gable, and Hicks (2016) sought to investigate whether greater relative left frontal activity to alcohol cues derived from trait impulsivity or trait approach motivation. Participants completed the UPPS-P Behavioral Impulsivity Scale (Cyders & Smith, 2007;Whiteside et al, 2005;), the BIS/BAS scales (Carver & White, 1994), and questions about drinking habits.…”

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Regulatory behavior and frontal activity: Considering the role of revised‐BIS in relative right frontal asymmetry

2017

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Essential to human behavior are three core personality systems: approach, avoidance, and a regulatory system governing the two motivational systems. Decades of research has linked approach motivation with greater relative left frontal-cortical asymmetry. Other research has linked avoidance motivation with greater relative right frontalcortical asymmetry. However, past work linking withdrawal motivation with greater relative right frontal asymmetry has been mixed. The current article reviews evidence suggesting that activation of the regulatory system (revised Behavioral Inhibition System [r-BIS]) may be more strongly related to greater relative right frontal asymmetry than withdrawal motivation. Specifically, research suggests that greater activation of the r-BIS is associated with greater relative right frontal activity, and reduced r-BIS activation is associated with reduced right frontal activity (greater relative left frontal activity). We review evidence examining trait and state frontal activity using EEG, source localization, lesion studies, neuronal stimulation, and fMRI supporting the idea that r-BIS may be the core personality system related to greater relative right frontal activity. In addition, the current review seeks to disentangle avoidance motivation and r-BIS as substrates of relative right frontal asymmetry.

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“…By examining the lateralized patterns of electrical activity over the frontal cortex, this method has been highly successful at detecting differences in motivation and emotion at the neurophysiological level (Allen, Keune, Schönenberg, & Nusslock, 2018). More specifically, research has found that greater relative left frontal alpha activity is associated with greater approach motivation (i.e., the drive to move toward some goal or object; Harmon‐Jones & Allen, 1997; Harmon‐Jones & Gable, 2018; Mechin, Gable, & Hicks, 2016; Neal & Gable, 2016; Sutton & Davidson, 1997). Conversely, greater relative right frontal alpha activity is associated with behavioral inhibition exhibited through withdrawal motivation (i.e., the drive to avoid some goal or an object; Shackman, McMenamin, Maxwell, Greischer, & Davidson, 2009; Sutton & Davidson, 1997) or motivational control (i.e., the detection and resolution of conflicts between approach and withdrawal motivation; Gable, Neal, & Threadgill, 2018; Neal & Gable, 2017, 2019).…”

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Frontal asymmetry: A novel biomarker for physical activity and sedentary behavior

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Past research has demonstrated that regular physical activity provides a myriad of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. The decision of whether to partake in physical activity (PA) or remain sedentary appears to be partially influenced by motivational and emotional systems. Research suggests left frontal alpha asymmetry is a neural marker of approach motivation. However, studies have not explored whether habitual levels of PA and sedentary behavior relate to this neurophysiological signal. Across two studies, individuals completed measures of habitual PA and sedentary behavior using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire‐Short Form. Then, resting electroencephalography activity was recorded. Results of Study 1 (N = 32, 72% women) indicated that more time spent sitting on both weekdays and weekend days were associated with less left frontal asymmetry (r = −.45, p = .027, and r = −.55, p = .005, respectively). Study 2 recruited a larger sample (N = 96, 31% women) and investigated moderators. Greater levels of moderate (r = .27) and total (r = .29) PA were associated with greater left frontal asymmetry (ps < .05), and the relationship between sedentary behavior and less left frontal asymmetry was moderated by sex (weekday: β = .62, p = .011; weekend day: β = .41, p = .034). Our results suggest that left frontal asymmetry may be a novel neurophysiological marker for PA and sedentary behavior.

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Frontal asymmetry and alcohol cue reactivity: Influence of core personality systems

Cited by 20 publications

References 90 publications

Resting Frontal Asymmetry and Reward Sensitivity Theory Motivational Traits

Resting Frontal Asymmetry and Reward Sensitivity Theory Motivational Traits

Regulatory behavior and frontal activity: Considering the role of revised‐BIS in relative right frontal asymmetry

Frontal asymmetry: A novel biomarker for physical activity and sedentary behavior

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