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"Average is good, extremes are bad" – Non-linear inverted U-shaped relationship between neural mechanisms and functionality of mental features.
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Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews . Sep2019, Vol. 104, p11-25. 15p. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- • Shows the relationships between measures of neural activity and mental features. • Neuro-mental relationships are characterized by an inverted-U shaped curve. • Intermediate or average values seen in healthy states with optimal mental function. • Extreme values indicate poor function of the same mental feature across disorders. • Sub-optimal mental function and at-risk state between average and extreme values. Traditionally, studies emphasize differences in neural measures between pathological and healthy groups, assuming a binary distinction between the groups, and a linear relationship between neural measures and symptoms. Here, we present four examples that show a continuous relation across the divide of normal and pathological states between neural measures and mental functions. This relation can be characterized by a non-linear inverted-U shaped curve. Along this curve, mid-range or average expression of a neural measure is associated with optimal function of a mental feature (in healthy states), whereas extreme expression, either high or low, is associated with sub-optimal function, and occurs in different neural disorders. Neural expression between the optimal or intermediate and pathological or extreme values is associated with sub-optimal function and at-risk mental states. Thus, this model of neuro-mental relationship can be summarized as "average is good, extremes are bad". By focussing on neuro-mental relationships, this model can facilitate the transition of psychiatry from a categorical to a dimensional and individualized approach needed in the era of precision medicine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ARITHMETIC mean
*DEFENSE mechanisms (Psychology)
*EXTREME value theory
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01497634
- Volume :
- 104
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 137991441
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2019.06.030