Publications by authors named "Leah T Weingast"
The Human Affectome.
Daniela Schiller Alessandra N C Yu Nelly Alia-Klein Susanne Becker Howard C Cromwell Leah T Weingast
Neurosci Biobehav Rev
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- Theoretical perspectives in the affective sciences have increased in variety rather than converging due to differing beliefs about the nature and function of human emotions.
- A teleological principle is proposed to create a unified approach by viewing human affective phenomena as algorithms that adapt to comfort or monitor these adaptations.
- This framework aims to organize existing theories and inspire new research in the field, leading to a more integrated understanding of human affectivity through the concept of the Human Affectome.
Article Synopsis
- Fear is a fundamental emotion that influences how organisms navigate their environment, and this review highlights our understanding of fear learning and memory across humans and animals.
- The text details the neurobiology of fear, including genetic and environmental factors, and explores various treatment approaches for fear-related disorders like PTSD, incorporating innovative strategies like virtual reality.
- It also identifies research gaps in understanding fear and suggests the development of linguistic tools for assessing and treating fear-related issues.
Fear memory is a highly stable and durable form of memory, even over vast (remote) time frames. Nevertheless, some elements of fear memory can be forgotten, resulting in generalization. The purpose of this study is to determine how cued fear memory generalizes over time and measure underlying patterns of cortico-amygdala synaptic plasticity.
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