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Abstract
Memory control (MC) and emotion regulation (ER) are critical cognitive functions for adapting to life's challenges, drawing significant research attention. Accumulating evidence suggests these processes are interrelated, yet a comprehensive discussion of their interplay remains lacking. We introduce an integrative framework exploring the mutual influence between MC and ER, composed of two interrelated branches: first, MC aids in ER through the retrieval of positive memories, intentional forgetting of undesirable content, and the adaptive updating of memory stores. Second, ER impacts MC by upregulating positivity and downregulating negativity in memories. The framework spotlights the need to harness MC–ER interplay for future research. Potential directions include utilizing MC to amplify ER capabilities, training ER skills to refine MC performance, and modulating the cognitive and neural overlapping of both processes to improve both functions. Delving into the MC–ER nexus advances understanding of the intricate emotion–memory relationship and holds great promise for developing novel behavioral interventions.
记忆控制(MC)和情绪调节(ER)是适应生活挑战的关键认知功能,引起了大量研究的关注。越来越多的证据表明,这些过程是相互关联的,但对它们之间的相互作用仍缺乏全面的讨论。我们引入了一个综合框架来探讨 MC 和 ER 之间的相互影响,该框架由两个相互关联的分支组成:首先,MC 通过检索积极记忆、有意遗忘不良内容以及适应性更新记忆存储来帮助 ER。其次,ER 通过上调记忆的积极性和下调记忆的消极性来影响 MC。该框架强调了在未来研究中利用 MC-ER 相互作用的必要性。潜在的研究方向包括利用 MC 来增强 ER 的能力,训练 ER 的技能以提高 MC 的表现,以及调节这两个过程的认知和神经重叠以改善这两种功能。深入研究MC-ER之间的关系有助于加深人们对错综复杂的情绪记忆关系的理解,并为开发新型行为干预措施带来巨大希望。
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