Top-down influence

Question 1

Lapate study (TMS/IPFC)

Answer 1

examined the role of the lateral PFC in regulating the impact of emotional information.

Using TMS, they disrupted the lPFC
- Found that participants had hightened emotional response and were influenced in later judgements
- Feaful face or happy face effected how they judged a neutral up to three days later

Question 2

Amygdala as a hub

Answer 2

Three partially distinct brain networks have anchors in the amygdala and each support unique functions for emotion management:

1. Ventrolateral amygdala and perception network
2. Medial amygdlaa and affiliation network
3. Dorsal amygdala and aversion network