Emotion Regulation Memory

The processes involved in emotion regulation and working memory have recently been explored. Although there is extensive research on emotion regulation and working memory, few studies have examined the relationship. Emotion regulation is based on several factors, such as valence bias, the tendency to perceive information as negative or positive, and trait-like factors. Despite consistent latency for valence bias, studies have considered the role of reaction time for categorizing valences of expressions. Based on data that reveals that categorizing ambiguous expressions takes longer than less ambiguous ones, a different process may be involved (Neta et al., 2009). Researchers have explained that the ability to regulate emotions may aide in working memory processes. It is important to determine the extent that emotion regulation influences working memory capacity (WMC).
WMC stores a given amount of goal-oriented information at a time while ignoring distractors (Conway et al., 2005). Attending to the target information may alter the way the working memory processes it. Thus, WMC may affect the way we process emotions by manipulating the way we perceive information. Schmeichel et al. (2008) …show more content…
We can begin collecting data once funding has allowed us to use the required measures. Once we have collected data, we can input the data into SPSS and Microsoft Excel to analyze the findings. Based on the results, we can determine the application and limitations of the study. After data analyses are complete, we can put our findings into a PowerPoint to share with other lab members and write a formal research paper. We will revise the research paper with several drafts before presenting the research at a conference. A poster will be prepared to emphasize important information stated in the research paper so that readers can understand what has taken place in this