| |
Abstract:
Abstract: A framework for understanding the interaction of
cognition and emotion that postulates two closely linked systems: a
cool cognitive 'know' system, and a hot emotional 'go' system, is
elaborated in relation to drug craving and abstinence. The cool
system is cognitive, emotionally neutral, contemplative, flexible,
integrated, coherent, spatio-temporal, slow, episodic, strategic.
It is the seat of self-regulation and control. The hot system is
the basis of emotionality, fears as well as passions-- impulsive
and reflexive-- initially controlled by innate releasing stimuli,
and fundamental for emotional (classical) conditioning. The balance
between the hot and cool systems is determined by stress,
developmental level, and the individual's ideational and
self-regulatory dynamics. The interactions between these systems
have previously accounted for some aspects of human willpower, and
are here related to addiction and ability to maintain abstinence
from drugs.
|
