24 August 2017 | Chai M. Tyng, Hafeez U. Amin, Mohamad N. M. Saad and Aamir S. Malik*
The article "The Influences of Emotion on Learning and Memory" by Chai M. Tyng, Hafeez U. Amin, Mohamad N. M. Saad, and Aamir S. Malik explores the significant impact of emotions on cognitive processes, particularly in learning and memory. Emotions influence attention, motivation, and cognitive functions, with the amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and hippocampus playing crucial roles in these processes. The authors review the neurobiological mechanisms underlying emotional influences on learning and memory, including the integration of emotional and cognitive systems in the brain. They discuss the evolutionary framework of primary emotional systems and their interactions with higher cognitive functions. The article also examines the effects of different emotional stimuli on learning and memory, highlighting the importance of emotional valence and arousal. Recent neuroimaging findings are reviewed to understand how emotions modulate memory encoding and retrieval, and the implications for educational settings are discussed. The review concludes with a discussion of the current state of knowledge and future research directions in this field.The article "The Influences of Emotion on Learning and Memory" by Chai M. Tyng, Hafeez U. Amin, Mohamad N. M. Saad, and Aamir S. Malik explores the significant impact of emotions on cognitive processes, particularly in learning and memory. Emotions influence attention, motivation, and cognitive functions, with the amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and hippocampus playing crucial roles in these processes. The authors review the neurobiological mechanisms underlying emotional influences on learning and memory, including the integration of emotional and cognitive systems in the brain. They discuss the evolutionary framework of primary emotional systems and their interactions with higher cognitive functions. The article also examines the effects of different emotional stimuli on learning and memory, highlighting the importance of emotional valence and arousal. Recent neuroimaging findings are reviewed to understand how emotions modulate memory encoding and retrieval, and the implications for educational settings are discussed. The review concludes with a discussion of the current state of knowledge and future research directions in this field.