B1 Non-refereed journal articles
Editorial: Cognitive mechanisms of visual attention, working memory, emotion, and their interactions (2023)

Xu, Q., Liu, Q., & Ye, C. (2023). Editorial: Cognitive mechanisms of visual attention, working memory, emotion, and their interactions. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 17, Article 1259002. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2023.1259002

JYU authors or editors

Publication details

All authors or editors: Xu, Qianru; Liu, Qiang; Ye, Chaoxiong

Journal or series: Frontiers in Neuroscience

ISSN: 1662-4548

eISSN: 1662-453X

Publication year: 2023

Publication date: 26/07/2023

Volume: 17

Article number: 1259002

Publisher: Frontiers Media

Publication country: Switzerland

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2023.1259002

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Open Access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/93663

Additional information: Editorial on the Research Topic "Cognitive mechanisms of visual attention, working memory, emotion, and their interactions".

Abstract

We, as human beings, inhabit a visually rich world that necessitates the cooperation of various cognitive systems to function and adapt effectively within this environment. Notably, visual attention plays a crucial role in selectively focusing on specific information and further processing it, facilitating efficient information processing. Working memory (WM) enables us to temporarily store and manipulate the information captured by attention, allowing us to handle more complex tasks. Furthermore, our emotional system actively participates in both attention and WM processes, by exerting influence and bias on them. Undoubtedly, the interconnectedness of these three systems is of great importance. However, it is common for researchers to investigate these cognitive processes separately, which ultimately leads to a limited understanding of the underlying neural basis and the interactions among them. Thus, the objective of this Research Topic collection is to bring together researchers from these three areas, with a particular focus on studies exploring the underlying interactions and mechanisms between these functions and how they mutually influence each other.

Keywords: cognitive processes; memory (cognition); working memory; visual environment; perception (activity); emotions; cognitive neuroscience

Free keywords: visual attention; working memory; emotion; cognitive process; cognitive neuroscience

Contributing organizations

Related projects

Ministry reporting: Yes

VIRTA submission year: 2023