Abstract
Although cognition and emotion are well researched topics, it is currently unclear how these two states influence each other. Here, we begin to untangle this complex relationship by assessing cognitive functioning while we simultaneously manipulate emotional state through the use of emotionally negative or neutral pictures. We hypothesize that the negative pictures will increase the demand on emotional resources, and as a consequence, limit cognitive processing. The electroencephalographic (EEG) event related brain potential (ERP) P3 component is used as the primary index of the influence of emotional processing on cognitive functioning. The results of this study will help to clarify the extent to which the level of cognitive performance is influenced by related emotional processing.
Faculty Sponsors
Dr. Jaime L. Tartar
Project Type
Event
Location
Alvin Sherman Library
Start Date
4-3-2009 12:00 AM
End Date
4-3-2009 12:00 AM
The Effects of Emotional Influences on Cognitive Processing
Alvin Sherman Library
Although cognition and emotion are well researched topics, it is currently unclear how these two states influence each other. Here, we begin to untangle this complex relationship by assessing cognitive functioning while we simultaneously manipulate emotional state through the use of emotionally negative or neutral pictures. We hypothesize that the negative pictures will increase the demand on emotional resources, and as a consequence, limit cognitive processing. The electroencephalographic (EEG) event related brain potential (ERP) P3 component is used as the primary index of the influence of emotional processing on cognitive functioning. The results of this study will help to clarify the extent to which the level of cognitive performance is influenced by related emotional processing.
