Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 29, 2026

Brain Imaging Investigation of the Neural Correlates of Emotion Regulation
Published on: August 26, 2011
[Neuroimaging and neuroscience of emotional processes]
Swann Pichon1, Patrik Vuilleumier
1Université de Genève, Suisse. swann.pichon@unige.ch
Abstract:
In neurosciences, there is increasing interest in studying affective, emotional and social processes in humans and animals. What are the conceptual framework identified for these studies and the technical approaches undertaken? What information has already emerged from these studies? Which results have already been obtained and what are the researchers' goals? Can these neuroimaging analyses provide novel insights to improve our understanding of psychiatric disorders? These are some of the questions addressed in this concise overview of our knowledge in this domain.
Related Concept Videos
Physiology of Emotion
Autonomic Nervous System
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) plays a critical role in emotional responses by regulating involuntary physiological functions. It consists of two main components: the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. The sympathetic system...
Functional Brain Systems: Limbic System
Brain Imaging
These technologies include computerized axial tomography (CAT or CT scans), positron-emission tomography (PET scans), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
Cognitive Theories: Schachter-Singer Theory of Emotion
Physiological Arousal and Cognitive Labeling
According to this theory, when an individual experiences physiological...
Empathy
Labeling Emotion

