The knowns and unknowns of boredom: A review of the literature

Q Raffaelli, C Mills, K Christoff - Experimental brain research, 2018 - Springer
Despite the ubiquitous nature of boredom, the definition, function, and correlates of boredom
are still poorly understood. In this review, we summarize the “known”(consistent evidence) …

Transdiagnostic dimensions of anxiety: Neural mechanisms, executive functions, and new directions

PB Sharp, GA Miller, W Heller - International Journal of Psychophysiology, 2015 - Elsevier
Converging neuroscientific and psychological evidence points to several transdiagnostic
factors that cut across DSM-defined disorders, which both affect and are affected by …

An asymmetric inhibition model of hemispheric differences in emotional processing

GM Grimshaw, D Carmel - Frontiers in Psychology, 2014 - frontiersin.org
Two relatively independent lines of research have addressed the role of the prefrontal cortex
in emotional processing. The first examines hemispheric asymmetries in frontal function; the …

Time-dependent effects of cortisol on selective attention and emotional interference: a functional MRI study

MJAG Henckens, GA van Wingen, M Joëls… - Frontiers in integrative …, 2012 - frontiersin.org
Acute stress is known to induce a state of hypervigilance, allowing optimal detection of
threats. Although one may benefit from sensitive sensory processing, it comes at the cost of …

The dimensional structure of internalizing psychopathology: Relation to diagnostic categories

HR Snyder, RL Silton, BL Hankin… - Clinical …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Recent approaches have aimed to represent the dimensional structure of psychopathology,
but relatively little research has rigorously tested subdimensions within internalizing …

A brief review of research using near-infrared spectroscopy to measure activation of the prefrontal cortex during emotional processing: the importance of experimental …

RCA Bendall, P Eachus, C Thompson - Frontiers in human …, 2016 - frontiersin.org
During the past two decades there has been a pronounced increase in the number of
published research studies that have employed near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to …

Assessment of trait anxiety and prediction of changes in state anxiety using functional brain imaging: A test–retest study

X Tian, D Wei, X Du, K Wang, J Yang, W Liu, J Meng… - Neuroimage, 2016 - Elsevier
Anxiety is a multidimensional construct that includes stable trait anxiety and momentary state
anxiety, which have a combined effect on our mental and physical well-being. However, the …

Executive function deficits in daily life prospectively predict increases in depressive symptoms

AM Letkiewicz, GA Miller, LD Crocker… - Cognitive Therapy and …, 2014 - Springer
Executive function (EF) deficits are associated with depression. Given that few prospective
studies have been conducted, it is unclear whether deficits contribute to depression or result …

Current research and emerging directions in emotion-cognition interactions

F Dolcos, L Wang, M Mather - Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, 2014 - frontiersin.org
Emotion is a “double-edged sword” that can either enhance or hinder various aspects of our
cognition and behavior. For instance, the emotional charge of an event can increase …

The association between suicidal behavior, attentional control, and frontal asymmetry

C Thompson, ELC Ong - Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2018 - frontiersin.org
It can be difficult to identify those at risk of suicide because suicidal thoughts are often
internalized and not shared with others. Yet to prevent suicide attempts it is crucial to identify …