Emotions arise from activations of specialized neuronal populations in several parts of the
cerebral cortex, notably the anterior cingulate, insula, ventromedial prefrontal, and …

It is generally assumed that abstract concepts are linguistically coded, in line with imaging
evidence of greater engagement of the left perisylvian language network for abstract than …

Orchestrating appropriate behavioral responses in the face of competing signals that predict
either rewards or threats in the environment is crucial for survival. The basolateral nucleus of …

In functional neuroimaging studies, self-specificity has been investigated by contrasting
other-relevant processing against the self. Our meta-analysis investigates self-specificity …

Self-regulation refers to controlling our emotions and actions in the pursuit of higher-order
goals. Although research suggests commonalities in the cognitive control of emotion and …

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a devastating disorder, linked to profound mental,
physical, occupational, and functional impairment. In addition, it is a highly complex …

How are abstract concepts such as 'freedom'and 'democracy'represented in the mind? One
prominent proposal suggests that abstract concepts are grounded in emotion. Supporting …

Recent behavioral and neuroimaging studies demonstrate that labeling one's emotional
experiences and perceptions alters those states. Here, we used a comprehensive meta …

How does threat processing impact cognitive performance? To investigate this question, in
the present functional magnetic resonance imaging study, participants performed a …

Cognition and emotion interact in important ways to shape ongoing behaviors. In this study,
we investigated the interaction between conflict-driven executive control adjustments and …