The Role of Consciousness in Coupling Emotions, Motivations, and Behaviors.

This document is a summary of an editorial titled "The Role of Consciousness in Coupling Emotions, Motivations, and Behaviors" published in the journal Brain Sciences. The editorial explores the potential function of consciousness in integrating emotions, motivations, and behaviors into a coherent narrative. It discusses evidence that challenges the hypothesis that consciousness is necessary for this integration, such as aversive stimuli eliciting consistent behaviors even when not consciously perceived. The editorial presents various frameworks and studies that investigate the role of consciousness in this coupling, including the effects of consciousness alterations and the relationship between interoception and consciousness. The conclusion highlights the relevance of interoceptive sensitivity and the potential implications for artificial intelligence. [Extracted from the article]