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Affect and cognitive control: Insights from research on effort mobilization
Nicolas Silvestrini1, Guido H E Gendolla1
1University of Geneva, Switzerland.
Summary
Affective processes are crucial for cognitive control and effort mobilization. Research shows mood and value influence effort, integrating neural mechanisms for a comprehensive understanding.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Affective Science
Background:
- Cognitive control and effort mobilization are closely linked.
- Affective states significantly influence cognitive processes and behavioral output.
- Understanding the interplay between affect, effort, and cognitive control is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of affect in effort mobilization and cognitive control.
- To present motivational intensity theory and supporting empirical evidence.
- To integrate theoretical perspectives on how affect influences effort.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing theories including the mood-behavior-model and implicit-affect-primes-effort model.
- Analysis of empirical evidence, particularly cardiovascular measures of effort.
- Discussion of the resource conservation principle and the impact of value.
Main Results:
- Affective processes are integral to effort mobilization and cognitive control.
- Cardiovascular measures support motivational intensity theory.
- Mood and value, including their affective components, demonstrably impact effort and cognitive control.
Conclusions:
- Affective processes are necessary and instrumental for both effort mobilization and cognitive control.
- Integrating neural mechanisms provides a more complete picture of effort and control.
- Future research should continue to explore the multifaceted role of affect.
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